2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
2 recalls, 176 complaints - 82 TSBs
15V095000 Feb 19, 2015
ENGINE
Defect Description
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling all model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Prolonged idling or slow speed riding in warmer temperatures may result very high temperatures in the engine compartment.
Consequence
Very high temperatures in the engine compartment may increase the risk of skin burns or a vehicle fire.
Remedy
BRP has notified owners. Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
13V386000 Aug 28, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT series and ST series motorcycles. The tandem brake master cylinder manifold inlet may melt allowing the brake fluid to leak out.
Consequence
Brake fluid may leak onto a heat source, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
BRP will notify owners and dealers will install heat shields and a heat deflector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2013. Owners may contact BRP at 1-888-638-5397.
Complaint Statistics
176 total complaints
8 fires 29 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 58 |
| ENGINE | 42 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 15 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 |
| SEATS | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| STRUCTURE | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 28, 2018
Incident date: Jun 15, 2018
EXCESS HEAT HAS MELTED THE BRAKE LINE TWICE, MASTER CYL. MELTED, BRAKS GET SOFT AND INHIBIT STOPPING POWER, ELECTRICAL WIRINGIS DEGRADING FROM EXCESS HEAT, GAS TANL GET SO HOT THE GAS STARTS TO BOIL, PANELS ARE MELTING AND WARPING FROM EXCESS HEAT. THE UNIT HAS BEEN DECLARED UN SAFE TO RIDE. BRP REF... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 28, 2018
Incident date: Jun 15, 2018
EXCESS HEAT HAS MELTED THE BRAKE LINE TWICE, MASTER CYL. MELTED, BRAKS GET SOFT AND INHIBIT STOPPING POWER, ELECTRICAL WIRINGIS DEGRADING FROM EXCESS HEAT, GAS TANL GET SO HOT THE GAS STARTS TO BOIL, PANELS ARE MELTING AND WARPING FROM EXCESS HEAT. THE UNIT HAS BEEN DECLARED UN SAFE TO RIDE. BRP REF... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 28, 2018
Incident date: Jun 15, 2018
EXCESS HEAT HAS MELTED THE BRAKE LINE TWICE, MASTER CYL. MELTED, BRAKS GET SOFT AND INHIBIT STOPPING POWER, ELECTRICAL WIRINGIS DEGRADING FROM EXCESS HEAT, GAS TANL GET SO HOT THE GAS STARTS TO BOIL, PANELS ARE MELTING AND WARPING FROM EXCESS HEAT. THE UNIT HAS BEEN DECLARED UN SAFE TO RIDE. BRP REF... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 24, 2018
Incident date: May 9, 2018
CAN"T STOP AN OIL LEAK. AFRAID IT MIGHT GET HOT AND CATCH ON FIRE!!! *DT
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 21, 2018
Incident date: Jul 16, 2017
WHILE RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY IN MOTION, DURING A CLEAR DAY ON JULY 16 2016. THE SUBJECT VEHICLE SUFFERED A BLOWN REAR TIRE LEAVING A LARGE CENTER STRIP OF BLENDED STEEL AND RUBBER SHAPED AS A WIDE BELT THAT EXTENDED PAST THE REAR OF THE BIKE. SEE THE MULTIPLE PHOTOS ATTACHED IN (EXHIBIT P). WHILE A... Read more
1 injured
SEATS
Feb 21, 2018
Incident date: Jul 16, 2017
WHILE RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY IN MOTION, DURING A CLEAR DAY ON JULY 16 2016. THE SUBJECT VEHICLE SUFFERED A BLOWN REAR TIRE LEAVING A LARGE CENTER STRIP OF BLENDED STEEL AND RUBBER SHAPED AS A WIDE BELT THAT EXTENDED PAST THE REAR OF THE BIKE. SEE THE MULTIPLE PHOTOS ATTACHED IN (EXHIBIT P). WHILE A... Read more
1 injured
SUSPENSION
Feb 21, 2018
Incident date: Jul 16, 2017
WHILE RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY IN MOTION, DURING A CLEAR DAY ON JULY 16 2016. THE SUBJECT VEHICLE SUFFERED A BLOWN REAR TIRE LEAVING A LARGE CENTER STRIP OF BLENDED STEEL AND RUBBER SHAPED AS A WIDE BELT THAT EXTENDED PAST THE REAR OF THE BIKE. SEE THE MULTIPLE PHOTOS ATTACHED IN (EXHIBIT P). WHILE A... Read more
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 30, 2017
Incident date: Jul 16, 2017
SEE THE ATTACH NHTSA_COMPLAINT.PDF THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. CAN AM SPYDER SERIAL/VIN # [XXX], MODEL # 000B9DC00. I HAVE PUT THAT I WAS GOING 75 MILES PER HOUR, NOT SURE OF THE NUMBER AS THIS IS A BIKE. MY GOAL IS TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC. HOWEVER THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE HIGHWAY IS 75 MPH. IN... Read more
1 injured
SUSPENSION
Nov 30, 2017
Incident date: Jul 16, 2017
SEE THE ATTACH NHTSA_COMPLAINT.PDF THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. CAN AM SPYDER SERIAL/VIN # [XXX], MODEL # 000B9DC00. I HAVE PUT THAT I WAS GOING 75 MILES PER HOUR, NOT SURE OF THE NUMBER AS THIS IS A BIKE. MY GOAL IS TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC. HOWEVER THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE HIGHWAY IS 75 MPH. IN... Read more
1 injured
SEATS
Nov 30, 2017
Incident date: Jul 16, 2017
SEE THE ATTACH NHTSA_COMPLAINT.PDF THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. CAN AM SPYDER SERIAL/VIN # [XXX], MODEL # 000B9DC00. I HAVE PUT THAT I WAS GOING 75 MILES PER HOUR, NOT SURE OF THE NUMBER AS THIS IS A BIKE. MY GOAL IS TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC. HOWEVER THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE HIGHWAY IS 75 MPH. IN... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 29, 2016
Incident date: Oct 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, A BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE REQUIRED A LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING BENEATH THE VEHICLE. FUMES OF SMOKE WERE SEEN BENEATH ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Jun 22, 2015
Incident date: Feb 26, 2015
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THE ELEVATED TEMPERATURE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON FEBRUARY 26, 2015. IN THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE I WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT BRP DEALERSHIP, WHICH I DID IMMEDIATELY. I WAS TOLD THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER AND TO CALL BACK IN APRIL I CONTACTED THEM AGAIN IN APRIL, ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 11, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V095000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER'S REMEDY WAS INCOMPLETE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD BE REPLACING THE BODY PANEL WITH NEW IMPROVED BODY PANELS AND AN UPGRADED FUEL SYST... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 11, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V095000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER'S REMEDY WAS INCOMPLETE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD BE REPLACING THE BODY PANEL WITH NEW IMPROVED BODY PANELS AND AN UPGRADED FUEL SYST... Read more
STEERING
Jun 9, 2015
Incident date: Jun 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE HEAT EMITTING FROM THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE MEASURED 169 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUOUSLY STEER THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO KEEP IT IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 9, 2015
Incident date: Jun 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE HEAT EMITTING FROM THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE MEASURED 169 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUOUSLY STEER THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO KEEP IT IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 3, 2015
Incident date: May 30, 2015
WHILE RIDING MY CAN AM SPYDER FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES, I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT FOR OVER A MINUTE. I THEN BEGAN TO FEEL EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BIKE, WHERE MY LOWER THIGH AND KNEE TOUCHES THE PANEL OF THE BIKE. I ALSO BEGAN TO SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC (SORT O... Read more
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 3, 2015
Incident date: May 30, 2015
WHILE RIDING MY CAN AM SPYDER FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES, I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT FOR OVER A MINUTE. I THEN BEGAN TO FEEL EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BIKE, WHERE MY LOWER THIGH AND KNEE TOUCHES THE PANEL OF THE BIKE. I ALSO BEGAN TO SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC (SORT O... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE
May 30, 2015
Incident date: May 27, 2015
WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A RECALL FIX THAT WAS INFORMED BY BRP WOULD BE IN MAY 2015. THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA WE WERE TOLD BY BRPCARE THAT THE FIX WAS READY AND SUPPLIED PICTURES. WE HAVE SCHEDULED THE WORK BUT AM NOT HAPPY WITH THE FIX AS IT CHANGES THE APPEARANCE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I CALLED NHT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 30, 2015
Incident date: May 27, 2015
WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A RECALL FIX THAT WAS INFORMED BY BRP WOULD BE IN MAY 2015. THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA WE WERE TOLD BY BRPCARE THAT THE FIX WAS READY AND SUPPLIED PICTURES. WE HAVE SCHEDULED THE WORK BUT AM NOT HAPPY WITH THE FIX AS IT CHANGES THE APPEARANCE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I CALLED NHT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 29, 2015
Incident date: Feb 5, 2015
WE ARE PAYING FOR A MOTORCYCLE WE CANNOT RIDE DUE TO A RECALL AND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO TELL US WHEN IT WILL BE FIXED. RECALL LETTER STATES IT WILL BE RESOLVED BY MAY OF 2015 - 2 DAYS LEFT IN MAY AND STILL NOT NOTIFIED OF HOW IT WILL BE FIXED - WE CANNOT RIDE THIS VEHICLE AS IT COULD CATCH ON FIRE - W... Read more
ENGINE
May 5, 2015
Incident date: Mar 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 26, 2015
Incident date: Apr 11, 2015
WE WERE PART OF A NATIONAL BIKE CLUB RIDE TO A BEACH RESORT ACCOMPANIED BY APPROXIMATELY 300 RIDERS. WHEN WE DEPARTED ABOUT 7 AM, TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE LOW 70'S. THE ROUTE WAS MOSTLY DOWNHILL AND WE MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE SPEED OF ABOUT 50, 60 MPH. AFTER JUST OVER ONE HOUR WE ARRIVED AT THE RESORT... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 26, 2015
Incident date: Apr 11, 2015
WE WERE PART OF A NATIONAL BIKE CLUB RIDE TO A BEACH RESORT ACCOMPANIED BY APPROXIMATELY 300 RIDERS. WHEN WE DEPARTED ABOUT 7 AM, TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE LOW 70'S. THE ROUTE WAS MOSTLY DOWNHILL AND WE MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE SPEED OF ABOUT 50, 60 MPH. AFTER JUST OVER ONE HOUR WE ARRIVED AT THE RESORT... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 26, 2015
Incident date: Apr 11, 2015
WE WERE PART OF A NATIONAL BIKE CLUB RIDE TO A BEACH RESORT ACCOMPANIED BY APPROXIMATELY 300 RIDERS. WHEN WE DEPARTED ABOUT 7 AM, TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE LOW 70'S. THE ROUTE WAS MOSTLY DOWNHILL AND WE MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE SPEED OF ABOUT 50, 60 MPH. AFTER JUST OVER ONE HOUR WE ARRIVED AT THE RESORT... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Apr 21, 2015
Incident date: Apr 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V095000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 1, 2015
Incident date: Apr 1, 2015
2013 CAN AM SPYDER RT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL RECEIVED REGARDING ELEVATED TEMPERATURE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER IS CURRENTLY WAITING FOR THE BIKE TO BE REPAIRED. *JB UPDATED 12/17/15 *JB
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 31, 2015
Incident date: Mar 26, 2015
ON 26 MARCH 2015 I RODE HOME AFTER WORK OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES. THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE THIS DAY WAS APPROXIMATELY 85 DEGREES AS A HIGH THAT DAY. UPON ARRIVING HOME, I LEFT MY 2013 CAN AM SPYDER RT SE-5 OUT SIDE THE GARAGE AS DIRECTED BY THE INTERIM RECALL NOTICE. I GOT OFF MY SPYDER AND N... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 30, 2015
Incident date: Mar 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V095000 (ENGINE) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL MID MAY 2015. THIS WAS AN UNREASONABLE TIMEFRAME BECAUSE THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAD NO INTERIM REPAIR TO APPROVE FO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 27, 2015
Incident date: Mar 27, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THERE WAS A BURNING FUEL ODOR AS WELL AS EXCESSIVE HEAT COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Mar 27, 2015
Incident date: Mar 27, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THERE WAS A BURNING FUEL ODOR AS WELL AS EXCESSIVE HEAT COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE ... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 25, 2015
Incident date: Sep 29, 2014
TO BRP CAN AM SPYDER 2013 CAN AM SPYDER RT LIMITED 9-29-2014 I HAVE A BRAND NEW CAN AM SPYDER RT LIMITED STOPPED ON ME 2 TIMES IN FIRST GEAR WITH 120 MILES. NEXT THIS BIKE STOPPED ON ME AGAIN 11 TIMES OVER THE WEEKEND. THIS BIKE SHUTS OFF AT EVERY LIGHT I STOP AT. WHICH IS DANGEROUS. I WAS ALMO... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 25, 2015
Incident date: Sep 29, 2014
TO BRP CAN AM SPYDER 2013 CAN AM SPYDER RT LIMITED 9-29-2014 I HAVE A BRAND NEW CAN AM SPYDER RT LIMITED STOPPED ON ME 2 TIMES IN FIRST GEAR WITH 120 MILES. NEXT THIS BIKE STOPPED ON ME AGAIN 11 TIMES OVER THE WEEKEND. THIS BIKE SHUTS OFF AT EVERY LIGHT I STOP AT. WHICH IS DANGEROUS. I WAS ALMO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2015
Incident date: Jun 5, 2013
VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY HOT. RIGHT FOOT GETS UNBEARABLE HEAT. GAS FUMES PRESENT AT EVERY STOP. GAS FUMES FILL GARAGE WHEN BIKE IS HOT AND PARKED. CAN AM REFUSES TO DISCUSS THE DANGER OF GAS FUMES WHICH ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN A CLOSED ENVIRONMENT.THIS SAFETY ISSUE MUST BE ADDRESSED AS INDIVIDUAL OWN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 17, 2015
Incident date: Jun 5, 2013
VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY HOT. RIGHT FOOT GETS UNBEARABLE HEAT. GAS FUMES PRESENT AT EVERY STOP. GAS FUMES FILL GARAGE WHEN BIKE IS HOT AND PARKED. CAN AM REFUSES TO DISCUSS THE DANGER OF GAS FUMES WHICH ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN A CLOSED ENVIRONMENT.THIS SAFETY ISSUE MUST BE ADDRESSED AS INDIVIDUAL OWN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 23, 2015
Incident date: Feb 14, 2015
I BOUGHT MY 2013 CAN AM SPYDER RT NEW IN FEB 2014. OVER THE YEAR THAT I HAVE OWNED THE BIKE, I HAVE NOTICED EXCESSIVE HEAT UNDER THE SEAT ALONG WITH A GAS SMELL. I HAD TALKED WITH VENDOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HEARD VARIOUS OTHER EXPLANATIONS. I DID NOT GIVE IT TOO MUCH THOUGHT UNTIL I READ THE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 12, 2014
Incident date: Jun 3, 2014
MY SPYDER HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT NEW. I HAVE OWNED IT FOR 6 MONTHS, HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES. STILL LEAKING. GAS FUMES SO BAD COMING FROM THE ENGINE AFTER RIDING I CAN NOT CLOSE THE GARAGE DOOR FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR/. SMELLS OF GAS REALLY STRONG EVERY TIME I AM... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 12, 2014
Incident date: Jun 3, 2014
MY SPYDER HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT NEW. I HAVE OWNED IT FOR 6 MONTHS, HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES. STILL LEAKING. GAS FUMES SO BAD COMING FROM THE ENGINE AFTER RIDING I CAN NOT CLOSE THE GARAGE DOOR FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR/. SMELLS OF GAS REALLY STRONG EVERY TIME I AM... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2, 2014
Incident date: Mar 5, 2014
PURCHASED MY 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER ON 03/05/14, IN SPRINGFIELD, MI. MY HOME ADDRESS IS NEW IBERIA, LA. I DROVE THE BIKE BACK HOME. MY FIRST FUEL STOP I WAS OVERWHELMED BY THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE AND I CAN SMELL GAS FUMES EVERY TIME I FUEL UP. AT EVERY FUELING I HAVE TO USE GLOVES OR A RAG T... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE
Nov 1, 2014
Incident date: Aug 9, 2014
THE BIKE GETS VERY HOT. I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE EXAUST WRAPPED BUT IT IS STILL VERY HOT TO RIDE. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 31, 2014
Incident date: Aug 15, 2013
600 MILE SERVICE COMPLAINED TO DEALER OF EXTREME FUEL SMELL AFTER RIDES. WAS TOLD THAT THE PURGE VALVE WAS BAD AND THEY REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. RODE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL SMELL WAS THE SAME. WHEN I CHECKED UNDER THE ROADSTER I FOUND FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ROADSTER. I CA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 31, 2014
Incident date: Aug 15, 2013
600 MILE SERVICE COMPLAINED TO DEALER OF EXTREME FUEL SMELL AFTER RIDES. WAS TOLD THAT THE PURGE VALVE WAS BAD AND THEY REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. RODE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL SMELL WAS THE SAME. WHEN I CHECKED UNDER THE ROADSTER I FOUND FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ROADSTER. I CA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 31, 2014
Incident date: Aug 15, 2013
600 MILE SERVICE COMPLAINED TO DEALER OF EXTREME FUEL SMELL AFTER RIDES. WAS TOLD THAT THE PURGE VALVE WAS BAD AND THEY REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. RODE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL SMELL WAS THE SAME. WHEN I CHECKED UNDER THE ROADSTER I FOUND FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ROADSTER. I CA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 30, 2014
Incident date: Oct 28, 2014
HAVE OWNED RT LIMITED FOR LESS THAN ONE YEAR WITH HEAT ISSUES. WHILE RETURNING FROM EVENT IN NORTH CAROLINA BIKE RAN FINE IN THE COOLER TEMPERATURES. AS SOON AS RETURNED TO THE SOUTH, ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN HOT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND OFF AS WELL AS BIKE CHUGGING AND RUNNING ROUGHLY. BIKE SHUTTIN... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 30, 2014
Incident date: Oct 28, 2014
HAVE OWNED RT LIMITED FOR LESS THAN ONE YEAR WITH HEAT ISSUES. WHILE RETURNING FROM EVENT IN NORTH CAROLINA BIKE RAN FINE IN THE COOLER TEMPERATURES. AS SOON AS RETURNED TO THE SOUTH, ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN HOT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND OFF AS WELL AS BIKE CHUGGING AND RUNNING ROUGHLY. BIKE SHUTTIN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 29, 2014
Incident date: Nov 2, 2013
SMELL GAS VAPORS IN THE GARAGE AND HOUSEBAFTER DRIVING IT. SEAT FRONT TOP WHERE IT MEETS THE BODY(STORAGE COMPARTMENT) TO HOT TO TOUCH OR SIT ON WITHOUT A SHEEPSKIN PAD AND STILL VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND LIKELY DANGEROUS. RIGHT FOOT GETS SO HOT FROM THE MOTOR YOUR CAN'T KEEP YOUR FOOT IN PLACE. HAVE T... Read more
SEATS
Oct 29, 2014
Incident date: Nov 2, 2013
SMELL GAS VAPORS IN THE GARAGE AND HOUSEBAFTER DRIVING IT. SEAT FRONT TOP WHERE IT MEETS THE BODY(STORAGE COMPARTMENT) TO HOT TO TOUCH OR SIT ON WITHOUT A SHEEPSKIN PAD AND STILL VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND LIKELY DANGEROUS. RIGHT FOOT GETS SO HOT FROM THE MOTOR YOUR CAN'T KEEP YOUR FOOT IN PLACE. HAVE T... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 29, 2014
Incident date: Nov 2, 2013
SMELL GAS VAPORS IN THE GARAGE AND HOUSEBAFTER DRIVING IT. SEAT FRONT TOP WHERE IT MEETS THE BODY(STORAGE COMPARTMENT) TO HOT TO TOUCH OR SIT ON WITHOUT A SHEEPSKIN PAD AND STILL VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND LIKELY DANGEROUS. RIGHT FOOT GETS SO HOT FROM THE MOTOR YOUR CAN'T KEEP YOUR FOOT IN PLACE. HAVE T... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 28, 2014
Incident date: Mar 10, 2014
VEHICLE GIVES OFF SUCH A STRONG FUEL ODOR AFTER A RIDE, WE NOW PARK THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE OUR ENCLOSED GARAGE FOR A FEW HOURS SO THE ODOR WILL NOT BE OVERWHELMING IN OUR GARAGE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK IS VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH WHEN RE-FILLING WITH GAS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED BMP DE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 28, 2014
Incident date: Aug 23, 2013
I PURCHASED A CAN AM SPYDER RT 2013 ON AUGUST 23, 2013. FROM DAY ONE I'VE HAD EXCESSIVE FUEL SMELLS AFTER RIDES,ALSO GAS BOILING IN FUEL TANK AFTER RIDES. YOU CAN ACTUALLY HEAR AND SEE THE GAS BOILING IN THE TANK. THERE IS EXCESSIVE HEAT COMING OUT FROM AROUND THE GLOVE BOX AREA AND ALSO AROUND THE ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
82 manufacturer communications from 51 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 5 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 5 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 4 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 4 |
TST 140875 Rev
Mar 18, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and check engine light came on (limp home
TST 140875 Rev
Mar 18, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and check engine light came on (limp home
TST 140654
Dec 6, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
TST 140654
Dec 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
TST 138823
Jun 28, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Possible inverted wires at the vehicle accessory port. Functionality issue with GPS support kit and the LED floorboard lights kit
A2013-SE5
Oct 3, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Not shifting when engine gets warm.
A2013-SE5
Oct 3, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
Not shifting when engine gets warm.
A2013-SE5
Oct 3, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Not shifting when engine gets warm.
40182
Dec 16, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Service Tip (TST): A very limited quantity of vehicles may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. Dealerships has received the specific instructions concerning the inspection, repair and warra
40182
Dec 16, 2015
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Technical Service Tip (TST): A very limited quantity of vehicles may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. Dealerships has received the specific instructions concerning the inspection, repair and warra
A120183
Nov 5, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Fuel pressure regulator noise.
A120183
Nov 5, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel pressure regulator noise.
POSTING NOISE
Aug 18, 2015
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Inquiry about noticed complaints in the public Spyder forums that some customers are noticed that their fuel pumps get louder since they got 2013-10 safety campaign done. Reference to the Technical Setvice Tip( TST) included.
D-94530
Jul 14, 2015
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
117416
Jun 17, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SERVICE PROCEDURE: IF THE CUSTOMER DECLINES THE RECALL REPAIR 2013-10, DEALER HAS TO MAKE SURE THAT CUSTOMER FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONSEQUENCES (UNDER VERY HOT AMBIANCE CONDITIONS AND AT LOW SPEED RIDING, THE TEMPERATURE IN THE ENGINE COMPAR
000063500
Mar 14, 2015
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
BRP ROADSTER: COMPLAINT REGARDING HOOD ACTUATOR SWITCH FAILURE. *LJ
000064634
Mar 4, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BOMBARDIER ROADSTER: COMPLAINTS REGARDING WINDSHIELD DROPPING ON BUMPY ROAD. *LJ
A-109397
Feb 26, 2015
061560 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Elevated Temperature. Important Safety Recall Interim Notice.
A-109397
Feb 26, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Elevated Temperature. Important Safety Recall Interim Notice.
Posting SE5 Clut
Sep 13, 2014
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
This older dealer posting regarding SE5 clutch chatter at take off will now have a reference to the revised version of Article 68498.
TST-000087
Sep 12, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BRP MC: IN CERTAIN RIDING CONDITION, EXCESSIVE HEAT IS FELT ON LATERAL PANELS. MODEL 2013 RS/ST. *PE
BRP-51492
Aug 18, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BRP MC: WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RESTING ON HUMP STOP, THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ON, CAUSING DRAINAGE TO THE BATTERY. MODEL 2013 ROADSTER. *PE
BULLETIN 2014-3
Jun 4, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARRANTY PAC BULLETIN 2014-3 ADDRESSING A POSSIBLE LIMP HOME MODE TRIGGERED BY CB WHILE TRANSMITTING DUE TO INCORRECTLY SHIELDED CAN WIRES IN ENTERTAINMENT AND CB HARNESS. BRP SUGGEST TO RETURN ALL AFFECTED KITS IF IN DEALER'S INVENTORY OR
D109338
Apr 12, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trailer module may fail.
SB-2013-0015
Apr 9, 2014
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
BRP: FRONT FUSE BOXES SEAL ALLOWS WATER TO INFILTRATE; WHEN ENGINE HAS STARTED CAN CAUSE CODE P1614 TO BE TRIGGERED AND HOME LIMP MODE; THE BELT GUARD RETAINING SCREWS ARE NOT SECURED PROPERLY. *PE
SB-2013-0015
Apr 9, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BRP: FRONT FUSE BOXES SEAL ALLOWS WATER TO INFILTRATE; WHEN ENGINE HAS STARTED CAN CAUSE CODE P1614 TO BE TRIGGERED AND HOME LIMP MODE; THE BELT GUARD RETAINING SCREWS ARE NOT SECURED PROPERLY. *PE
SB-2013-0015
Apr 9, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BRP: FRONT FUSE BOXES SEAL ALLOWS WATER TO INFILTRATE; WHEN ENGINE HAS STARTED CAN CAUSE CODE P1614 TO BE TRIGGERED AND HOME LIMP MODE; THE BELT GUARD RETAINING SCREWS ARE NOT SECURED PROPERLY. *PE
SB-2013-0015
Apr 9, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BRP: FRONT FUSE BOXES SEAL ALLOWS WATER TO INFILTRATE; WHEN ENGINE HAS STARTED CAN CAUSE CODE P1614 TO BE TRIGGERED AND HOME LIMP MODE; THE BELT GUARD RETAINING SCREWS ARE NOT SECURED PROPERLY. *PE
BULLETIN 2013-9
Apr 1, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
REVISON 1 OF WARRANTY BULLETIN 2013-9 ADRESSING 3 PROBLEMS: A) SEAL THE FRONT FUSE BOXES BECAUSE WATER MAY INFILTRATE EITHER OF THE FRONT FUSE BOXES; B) UPDATE ECM SOFTWARE BECAUSE CODE P1614 MAY BE TRIGGERED AND CAUSE A LIMP HOME MODE WHEN
BULLETIN 2013-9
Apr 1, 2014
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
REVISON 1 OF WARRANTY BULLETIN 2013-9 ADRESSING 3 PROBLEMS: A) SEAL THE FRONT FUSE BOXES BECAUSE WATER MAY INFILTRATE EITHER OF THE FRONT FUSE BOXES; B) UPDATE ECM SOFTWARE BECAUSE CODE P1614 MAY BE TRIGGERED AND CAUSE A LIMP HOME MODE WHEN
BULLETIN 2013-9
Apr 1, 2014
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
REVISON 1 OF WARRANTY BULLETIN 2013-9 ADRESSING 3 PROBLEMS: A) SEAL THE FRONT FUSE BOXES BECAUSE WATER MAY INFILTRATE EITHER OF THE FRONT FUSE BOXES; B) UPDATE ECM SOFTWARE BECAUSE CODE P1614 MAY BE TRIGGERED AND CAUSE A LIMP HOME MODE WHEN
SE-5
Feb 21, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
BRP MC: WHEN ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND HAS DIFFICULTY OR FAILS TO SHIFT AT ALL, THE OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY NEEDS CHECKING OR THE STEEL SLEEVE IS NOT PRESSED IN. MODEL 2013 SE5. *PE
BRP-2013-9
Jan 31, 2014
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
BRP MOTORCYCLE: INFORMATION ON WARRANTY CAMPAIGN REGARDING A POSSIBLE REPAIR ISSUE OF OIL LEAK ON CLUTCH COVER AND SEALING PROCEDURE, ON SOME MOTORCYCLES. MODEL 2014 SPYDER RT SE6. *PE
WC-2013-9
Jan 23, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
CAN-AM MOTORCYCLE: WARRANTY CAMPAIGN INFORMATION REGARDING SEAL OF FRONT FUSE BOXES (WATER INFILTRATING EITHER OF FRONT FUSE BOXES), UPDATING ECM SOFTWARE (A LIMP HOME MODE MAY BE TRIGGERED WHEN ENGINE HAS STARTED, REPLACE UPPER BELT GUARD
WC-2013-9
Jan 23, 2014
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
CAN-AM MOTORCYCLE: WARRANTY CAMPAIGN INFORMATION REGARDING SEAL OF FRONT FUSE BOXES (WATER INFILTRATING EITHER OF FRONT FUSE BOXES), UPDATING ECM SOFTWARE (A LIMP HOME MODE MAY BE TRIGGERED WHEN ENGINE HAS STARTED, REPLACE UPPER BELT GUARD
WC-2013-9
Jan 23, 2014
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CAN-AM MOTORCYCLE: WARRANTY CAMPAIGN INFORMATION REGARDING SEAL OF FRONT FUSE BOXES (WATER INFILTRATING EITHER OF FRONT FUSE BOXES), UPDATING ECM SOFTWARE (A LIMP HOME MODE MAY BE TRIGGERED WHEN ENGINE HAS STARTED, REPLACE UPPER BELT GUARD
Article 10-25(2)
Oct 25, 2013
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Technical Service Tip (TST) informing dealers that BRP has noticed an increase in claims for the RT hood actuator switch. Switch inspection reveals the contact points inside the switch are exposed to high amperage. This causes an intermitte
Article 10-25
Oct 25, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing that on some SE5 engines a high pitched or whining noise may be heard under specific RPM only. After investigation the cause of this noise is from a thrust washer vibrating and spinning in the HCM. Ins
Article 10-22
Oct 22, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Technical service Tip (TST) informing dealers that if a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, this has been identified as being caused by the radio data system (RDS) refresh rate bringing the pre-
Article Radio di
Oct 22, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Technical Service Tip (TST) informing dealers that It has been brought to BRP's attention that in some cases the radio station display option in the cluster will revert to "no display" after a few days. BRP is looking into the situation. Th
Article Radio 10
Oct 22, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
Letters 2013-8
Sep 4, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Letters to dealers and customers informing them of the 2013-8 warranty bulletin issued on August 30th regarding Tandem Master Cylinder Manifold Inlet - Fire Hazard.
Letters 2013-8
Sep 4, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Letters to dealers and customers informing them of the 2013-8 warranty bulletin issued on August 30th regarding Tandem Master Cylinder Manifold Inlet - Fire Hazard.
Letters 2013-8
Sep 4, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Letters to dealers and customers informing them of the 2013-8 warranty bulletin issued on August 30th regarding Tandem Master Cylinder Manifold Inlet - Fire Hazard.
Posting 09-03
Sep 3, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Posting informing the community that BRP has been investigating multiple issues with 2013 units and it has come up with a number of solutions. Technical service tips (TST) has been made to assist with diagnostics. TST also goes over numerou
Posting 09-03
Sep 3, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Posting informing the community that BRP has been investigating multiple issues with 2013 units and it has come up with a number of solutions. Technical service tips (TST) has been made to assist with diagnostics. TST also goes over numerou
Posting 08-1
Aug 30, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Posting informing the community that Transport Canada published a recall notice from BRP. Agencies in other countries are also reviewing the solution for their own jurisdictions, including NHTSA in the United States.
Bulletin 2013-9
Aug 30, 2013
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Service bulletin informing dealers that a new procedure has been developed to improve the replacement of the tandem master cylinder (TMC) without the necessity of bleeding the whole brake system.
2013-7
Jul 17, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Warranty bulletin addressing a possible front shocks dampening issues. Some vehicles may have been produced with shock absorbers without enough dampening. The proposed solution is to replace both front shocks if problem is encountered.
2013-7
Jul 17, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Warranty bulletin addressing a possible front shocks dampening issues. Some vehicles may have been produced with shock absorbers without enough dampening. The proposed solution is to replace both front shocks if problem is encountered.
2013-7
Jul 17, 2013
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Warranty bulletin addressing a possible front shocks dampening issues. Some vehicles may have been produced with shock absorbers without enough dampening. The proposed solution is to replace both front shocks if problem is encountered.
2013-6R1
Jul 15, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Revision #1 of warranty bulletin 2013-6 addressing the issue that some vehicles have been produced with weak stabilizer bar link rods. Remove and inspect each link rod to find their production number. Replace if production number shows a "
2013-6R1
Jul 15, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Revision #1 of warranty bulletin 2013-6 addressing the issue that some vehicles have been produced with weak stabilizer bar link rods. Remove and inspect each link rod to find their production number. Replace if production number shows a "
Posting PO2017(2
Jun 27, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posting discussing the Technical Service Tip (TST) about a diagnostic trouble code - Engine coolant over temperature condition.
Posting PO2017
Jun 27, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posting discussing a possible solution for the Engine coolant over temperature condition, that will be added to the TST.
Article DTC P021
Jun 26, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing a diagnostic trouble code - Engine coolant over temperature condition.
D2013-4
May 29, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RT-622 Trailers may experience electrical issues due to trailer light module failure.
Posting 05-21
May 21, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Posting about some units stalling at idle when coming to a stop with the drive train disengaged. The occurrence will be reduced with time and eliminated after the performance of the 1st maintenance or as the engine brake-in is completed.
Posting 05-21
May 21, 2013
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posting about some units stalling at idle when coming to a stop with the drive train disengaged. The occurrence will be reduced with time and eliminated after the performance of the 1st maintenance or as the engine brake-in is completed.
Article 06-05
May 6, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing that in order to properly investigate a Soft suspension complaint, provide the information listed to the BRP technical support team.
Bulletin 2013-3
Apr 19, 2013
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Warranty Bulletin for Parts and Accessories addressing a problem with the coating thickness that may cause damage to the finish of the part's surface (such as scratches). Dealers are to return all inventory with serial number between 200 an
Bulletin 2013-3
Apr 19, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
Warranty Bulletin for Parts and Accessories addressing a problem with the coating thickness that may cause damage to the finish of the part's surface (such as scratches). Dealers are to return all inventory with serial number between 200 an
Bulletin 2013-3
Apr 19, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Bulletin for Parts and Accessories addressing a problem with the coating thickness that may cause damage to the finish of the part's surface (such as scratches). Dealers are to return all inventory with serial number between 200 an
Bulletin 2013-2
Mar 4, 2013
200000 WHEELS
Warranty bulletin addressing the problem that some units left the factory with the wheel alignment out of the specification. The solution is to verify the wheel alignment and, if necessary, adjust it according to the improved procedure.
Bulletin 2013-2
Mar 4, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty bulletin addressing the problem that some units left the factory with the wheel alignment out of the specification. The solution is to verify the wheel alignment and, if necessary, adjust it according to the improved procedure.
Bulletin 2013-2
Mar 4, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Warranty bulletin addressing the problem that some units left the factory with the wheel alignment out of the specification. The solution is to verify the wheel alignment and, if necessary, adjust it according to the improved procedure.
BULLETIN 2013-1
Feb 26, 2013
021540 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
WARRANTY BULLETIN ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM THAT SOME VEHICLES HAVE BEEN PRODUCED USING FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS WITH TOO HIGH FRICTION THAT MAY AFFECT THE DYNAMIC DRIVING PERFORMANCE AND THE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. THE PROPOSED S
ARTICLE 02-26
Feb 26, 2013
200000 WHEELS
TECHNICAL SERVICE TIP (TST) ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM THAT SOME 2013 UNITS MAY HAVE BEEN DELIVERED WITH AN "OUT OF SPECIFICATION" ALIGNMENT. IF A CUSTOMER COMPLAINS ABOUT THIS ISSUE OR IF DEALER EXPERIENCE AN HANDLING ISSUE WHILE PERFORMING TH
POSTING 02-19
Feb 19, 2013
010000 STEERING
DISCUSSION CONCERNING THE ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS WITH CERTAIN MODELS.
POSTING 02-19
Feb 19, 2013
200000 WHEELS
DISCUSSION CONCERNING THE ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS WITH CERTAIN MODELS.
POSTING 02-19 (2
Feb 19, 2013
200000 WHEELS
POSTING ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM THAT SOME 2013 UNITS MAY HAVE BEEN DELIVERED WITH AN "OUT OF SPECIFICATION" ALIGNMENT. IF THE DEALER FINDS THAT THE UNIT IS AFFECTED, THEY NEED TO FOLLOW THE LINK TO TST AND FOLLOW THE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
POSTING 02-14
Feb 14, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
POSTING AND UPDATES REGARDING THE ISSUE OF HANDLING BEHAVIORS ON SOME 2013 MODELS.
POSTING 02-27
Feb 2, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
POSTING AND UPDATES REGARDING THE ISSUE OF HANDLING BEHAVIORS ON SOME 2013 MODELS. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS IS GIVEN BY BRP TO DEALERS.
Posting 02-27
Feb 2, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Posting and updates regarding the issue of handling behaviors on some 2013 models. Specific instructions is given by BRP to dealers.
Posting 02-27
Feb 2, 2013
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Posting and updates regarding the issue of handling behaviors on some 2013 models. Specific instructions is given by BRP to dealers.
POSTING 02-27
Feb 2, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
POSTING AND UPDATES REGARDING THE ISSUE OF HANDLING BEHAVIORS ON SOME 2013 MODELS. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS IS GIVEN BY BRP TO DEALERS.
Article 12-12
Dec 12, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Service Tip (TST) informing dealers that that a very limited quantity of the vehicles identified in the letter may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. A very limited quantity of vehicles ma
Letter 12-03
Dec 3, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Letter to dealers informing them that a very limited quantity of the vehicles identified in the letter may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. Instruction are provided.
Dlr40182
Dec 3, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Special repair needed at PDI.
PRE-02-27-2012
Feb 27, 2012
095200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH
Centrifungal clutch vibration.
P01-24-14
Jun 19, 2011
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Warranty campaign explanation.
P01-24-14
Jun 19, 2011
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty campaign explanation.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CAN-AM SPYDER RT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE14025
Opened: Aug 4, 2014 , Closed: May 22, 2015
Motorcycle Fires
This Preliminary Evaluation was opened after NHTSA became aware of two fires involving a MY 2011 and a MY 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT manufactured by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP).Both occurred within days of each other in July, 2014.The first report (VOQ 10615679) involved a 2011 Spyder RT, conv... Read more
CAN-AM SPYDER RT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CAN-AM SPYDER RT across all model years (2010, 2023).
23
Total Recalls
402
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
21
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
CAN-AM SPYDER RT - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.