2022 Can-Am Ryker Recall: Handlebar stem bolt may break unexpectedly due to insufficient thread…
NHTSA campaign 22V503000 · Steering · filed Jul 13, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Can-Am vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V503000 (manufacturer number 2022-16). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.