Bombardier issued a recall notice on its 2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster, citing problems with its hydraulic brakes. Here's the actual recall notice...

Make / Models / Model/Build Years:
CAN-AM / SPYDER ROADSTER / 2008

Manufacturer : BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V561000

Mfr's Report Date : NOV 28, 2007

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 476

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A PRESENCE OF AN ABNORMAL QUANTITY OF AIR IN THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT OF THE FRONT BRAKE. THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY GO ALMOST TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSING.

Consequence: A DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AS EXPECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: BRP HAS NOTIFIED EACH OWNER INFORMING THEM OF THIS PROBLEM AND SCHEDULING A PICK-UP TIME TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PERFORM A BLEEDING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS NEEDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-864-2002.

Labels: Can-Am Spyder Roadster