Spyder DPS Recall Update

[Lamonster]

September 28, 2009


For those of you still experiencing performance issues after having done the Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) safety recall with your Can-AmTM SpyderTM roadster - a remedy is now in place. We invite you to visit your authorized BRP dealership for a new ECM software update. If you have not yet had the DPS safety recall done on your roadster, we urge you to also make an appointment with your Can-Am Spyder dealer to have this safety recall completed even if you have not experienced any abnormalities in the response of your steering system.

The quantity of vehicles affected by performance issues after the DPS recall has been very limited; however, there are reports of surging between 3000 and 4000 RPM when the vehicle is ridden at constant RPM in any gear. The solution for this includes an update to the ECM software as well as the installation of a new Evap canister vent hose. Please note that these updates are not necessary if you have not noticed changes in the performance of your roadster since the DPS safety recall was performed.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions. We can be reached by phone at 1-866-767-0707 or by email at: [email protected]. Our dedicated toll free line is open between 8 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Thursday, and from 8 to 9.30 AM and 10.30 AM to 5.30 PM on Friday, Eastern Time.

Thank you for your support and participation in the Can-Am Spyder community; we continue to appreciate your feedback.


The Can-Am Spyder After-Sales Support Team

 

[NEWARKSPYDER]

Thank You ! :congrats: My spyder ran like:yikes:after the first patch;I hope they got it all firgured out this time around! :spyder: Cant wait to get mine in the shop for the update! ray: :yes::yes: :chat: :clap::cheers:

 

[Spyderjuice]

Thanks again for everything, and for keeping up updated.

Spyderjuice

 

[BumbleBee]

Thanks for keeping us posted :thumbup:

 

[FANG]

Thanks Lamont foir keeping us informed. A-1 as usual.

 

[smokster]

September 28, 2009


For those of you still experiencing performance issues after having done the Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) safety recall with your Can-AmTM SpyderTM roadster - a remedy is now in place. We invite you to visit your authorized BRP dealership for a new ECM software update. If you have not yet had the DPS safety recall done on your roadster, we urge you to also make an appointment with your Can-Am Spyder dealer to have this safety recall completed even if you have not experienced any abnormalities in the response of your steering system.

The quantity of vehicles affected by performance issues after the DPS recall has been very limited; however, there are reports of surging between 3000 and 4000 RPM when the vehicle is ridden at constant RPM in any gear. The solution for this includes an update to the ECM software as well as the installation of a new Evap canister vent hose. Please note that these updates are not necessary if you have not noticed changes in the performance of your roadster since the DPS safety recall was performed.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions. We can be reached by phone at 1-866-767-0707 or by email at: [email protected]. Our dedicated toll free line is open between 8 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Thursday, and from 8 to 9.30 AM and 10.30 AM to 5.30 PM on Friday, Eastern Time.

Thank you for your support and participation in the Can-Am Spyder community; we continue to appreciate your feedback.


The Can-Am Spyder After-Sales Support Team

Who will be the first to get the update for the update?opcorn:

 

[Questions]

I'm going Friday. Wish me luck! I'll report after the update. So far my :spyder2:has been running great (no software upgrade).

 

[Director]

Who will be the first to get the update for the update?opcorn:

There were twenty Spyders done last Friday in Gatlinburg, or actually at Mountain Motorsports in Kodak, TN. If I am not mistaken, Lamont's was one of them. :2thumbs:

 

[bjt]

dltang is going to have to call the dealer again tomorrow to see if he's got this now. We talked to him this morning and he hadn't heard about it. Hopefully he can do the software even if he doesn't have the vent hose extension and we'll pick that up later.

 

[TMehaffey]

There were twenty Spyders done last Friday in Gatlinburg, or actually at Mountain Motorsports in Kodak, TN. If I am not mistaken, Lamont's was one of them. :2thumbs:

Mine was one of them and it made a huge difference....I have my old smooth running spyder back:2thumbs::thumbup:

 

[wyliec]

What is the purpose of the extended vent hose? Does it have anything to do with preventing the gas smell that some spyder owners have noticed? If this is the case, why isn't it offered to everyone?

 

[ataDude]

... Does it have anything to do with preventing the gas smell that some spyder owners have noticed?...

Yes... and read this:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=143034&postcount=1

Get 'er done!

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[Questions]

Had the oil change done today, but chose not to get the DPS update. The dealership is aware of the second update, but has not received any parts. I’ll keep my :spyder2: with the factory set up until my next oil change. My :spyder2: runs great and hasn’t had any problems with the engine or steering :2thumbs:. I have a Hindle exhaust and do not want to mess with a perfectly running machine.hyea: