2022 Can-Am Ryker Steering Recall 22V503000 (Can-Am 2022-16)
NHTSA recall 22V503000 (Can-Am recall 2022-16) covers about 9,353 2022 Can-Am Ryker vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Jul 13, 2022. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V503000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Steering (steering wheel/handle bar)
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2022 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles. The handlebar stem bolt may break unexpectedly due to insufficient thread length.
The risk
A broken handlebar stem bolt can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the remedy is complete. Dealers will clean the threads of the steering column and install a new steering stem bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this recall is 2022-16.
Status: NHTSA lists Jul 14, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Can-Am recall number 2022-16
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V503000 as 2022-16. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "2022-16 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Can-Am Ryker | 2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jul 13, 2022
- Owner notification
- Jul 14, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Check your VIN for 22V503000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V503000 is open, call any Can-Am dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V503000 or 2022-16). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V503000?
NHTSA recall 22V503000 (Can-Am recall 2022-16) covers about 9,353 2022 Can-Am Ryker vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Jul 13, 2022. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2022 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V503000?
No. NHTSA's record for 22V503000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Can-Am dealer to arrange the repair.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V503000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Can-Am dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V503000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the remedy is complete." NHTSA lists Jul 14, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Can-Am recall number for 22V503000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 2022-16. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (2022-16) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V503000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V503000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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