2014 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
0 recalls, 16 complaints - 43 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
16 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 23, 2021
Incident date: Aug 19, 2021
This is a Can-Am Spyder with a parking brake problem. On-line in the forum, there are many of these problems on the bikes with an automatic transmission. The brake will either not engage which causes the bike to roll which could cause an accident. Can-Am dealers cannot fix the problem and will ju... Read more
STEERING
Apr 28, 2021
Incident date: Apr 27, 2021
MOTOR CYCLE WAS STORED IN GARAGE OVER WINTER IN CHICAGO AREA. STARTED IT UP ON FIRST DAY IN 80 DEGREES AND GETTING CODES P0552 AND P0551. THE BIKE DISPLAYS THE HANDEL BARS ON DISPLAY. RESEARCH SHOWS PROBLEM WITH DO'S WHICH IS A STEERING ASSIST UNIT. BRP (MANUFACTURE) OF THE MOTORCYCLE HAD HAD... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 8, 2019
Incident date: Nov 4, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MALCOLM SMITH MOTORSPORTS (7599 INDIANA AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504). THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE LIMP HOME MODE FAILED.... Read more
STEERING
Jul 29, 2019
Incident date: Jul 28, 2019
I OWN A 2014 CAN AM RT-SM6 MOTORCYCLE. IN OCTOBER 2018 I HAD TO HAVE THE STEERING MECHANISM REALIGNED, IT WAS STEERING TO ONE SIDE. THIS WEEK THE PROBLEM IS BACK, WHICH INDICATES THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM IS LOOSE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT, IF IT COMES LOOSE WHEN TRAVELING ON A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 12, 2017
Incident date: Aug 15, 2015
THE BIKE WENT INTO LIMP MODE THE FIRST TIME 8 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. COMPLAINTS OF NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ALONG WITH AIR SHOCKS LEAKING AND AN OIL LEAK ECT. I WAS RIDING ON BACK COUNTRY ROAD WHEN I COULDN'T DOWN SIFT THE BIKE BEFOR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 12, 2017
Incident date: Aug 15, 2015
THE BIKE WENT INTO LIMP MODE THE FIRST TIME 8 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. COMPLAINTS OF NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ALONG WITH AIR SHOCKS LEAKING AND AN OIL LEAK ECT. I WAS RIDING ON BACK COUNTRY ROAD WHEN I COULDN'T DOWN SIFT THE BIKE BEFOR... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 12, 2017
Incident date: Aug 15, 2015
THE BIKE WENT INTO LIMP MODE THE FIRST TIME 8 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. COMPLAINTS OF NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ALONG WITH AIR SHOCKS LEAKING AND AN OIL LEAK ECT. I WAS RIDING ON BACK COUNTRY ROAD WHEN I COULDN'T DOWN SIFT THE BIKE BEFOR... Read more
STEERING
Aug 14, 2016
Incident date: Aug 12, 2016
40,000 MILES AND THE STEERING MECHANISM HAS WORN OUT. THE HANDLEBARS MOVE BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT THE FRONT WHEELS BEING AFFECTED. THE DEALER SAYS THE MACHINE CANNOT BE SAFELY RIDDEN UNTIL THE STEERING ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE SERVICE MANAGER NOTED THAT HE HAS SEEN SEVERAL OTHER SIMILAR MOD... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 4, 2016
Incident date: Nov 28, 2015
I PURCHASED THE BIKE IN APRIL 2015 AND I RIDE ON COUNTRY ROADS. IN OCTOBER WE TOOK THE BIKE UP TO GET A PUMPKIN AND HAD TO SIT IN TRAFFIC. THE BIKE OVERHEATED SO WE PULLED OFF AND LET IT COOL DOWN. ON THE WAY BACK HOME THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WE FLASHING DIFFERENT THING SO I PULLED OVER AND CALLED CAN-... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 7, 2015
Incident date: Jun 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE SEAT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH. THE CONTACT INDICATED THE HEAT FROM THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM WOULD MAKE THE SEAT VERY HOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICA... Read more
TIRES
Feb 13, 2015
Incident date: Nov 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CAN-AM SPYDER RT MOTORCYCLE. WHILE RIDING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR SHOCK SUSPENSION WAS DISABLED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE ACROSS BUMPS IN THE ROAD ROUGHLY WHEN RIDING WITH PASSENGERS. THE AIR SHOCK WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 13, 2015
Incident date: Nov 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CAN-AM SPYDER RT MOTORCYCLE. WHILE RIDING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR SHOCK SUSPENSION WAS DISABLED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE ACROSS BUMPS IN THE ROAD ROUGHLY WHEN RIDING WITH PASSENGERS. THE AIR SHOCK WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 20, 2014
Incident date: Mar 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 71 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT TENSION BEL... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 18, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVE BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more
SEATS
Nov 4, 2014
Incident date: Jul 21, 2014
ON MANY OCCASIONS MOSTLY DURING OUTSIDE AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OVER 75 DEGREES, AFTER THE ENGINE HAS WARMED UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE THE HEAT THAT COMES OUT FROM BETWEEN THE SEAT AREA AND THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IS AT TIMES UNBEARABLE. MANY TIMES I'VE HAD TO EITHER SIT BACK ALMOST TO PASSENGER SITT... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 13, 2014
Incident date: Jun 26, 2014
PURCHASE THIS CAN AM SPIDER ON OR ABOUT JUNE 25 HAD IT FOR 5 DAYS THERE IS A OIL LEAK CARRIED IT BACK THEY WORKER ON IT FOR THREE WEEKS PICKED UP THE BIKE AND AFTER THE FIRST DAY THE OIL LEAK IS STILL THERE TOOK IT BACK AND THE OIL LEAK HAVE NOT BEEN FIXED AS OF YET. THIS IS A NEW BIKE 2014 AND SHOU... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2014 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
43 manufacturer communications from 29 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
TST 134170
Mar 26, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick.
TST 134170
Mar 26, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick.
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.
A71521
Oct 3, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
Clutch cover oil leak. Set screw.
A71521
Oct 3, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Clutch cover oil leak. Set screw.
A71521
Oct 3, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Clutch cover oil leak. Set screw.
A104494
Nov 5, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Intermittently, the ignition key may not be recognized causing the unit not to start.
A104494
Nov 5, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Intermittently, the ignition key may not be recognized causing the unit not to start.
A108140
Nov 5, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Up-to-date information on the 2014 Roadster product.
A108140
Nov 5, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Up-to-date information on the 2014 Roadster product.
D-94530
Jul 14, 2015
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
B-2015-5
Jul 9, 2015
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Insufficient parking brake cable tension when applied.
000050479
Mar 4, 2015
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BRP ROADSTER : COMPLAINTS REGARDING FUEL TANK PRESSURE RELEASE WHEN FUEL CAP IS REMOVED NOISE BEING HEARD WHEN FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. *LJ
000098586
Dec 1, 2014
010000 STEERING
BRP ROADSTER: COMPLAINT REGARDING STEERING PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 50MPH. *LJ
2014-2RV3
Nov 6, 2014
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
REVISON 3 OF BULLETIN 2014-2 CONFIRMING THAT THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY WARRANTY BULLETIN 2014-8.
2014-2RV3
Nov 6, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
REVISON 3 OF BULLETIN 2014-2 CONFIRMING THAT THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY WARRANTY BULLETIN 2014-8.
BULLETIN 2014-8
Nov 6, 2014
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
WARRANTY BULLETIN 2014-8 WHICH ADRESSED TWO PROBLEMS: A) FAST FLASHER BLINK RATE: THE MULTIFUNCTION GAUGE CLUSTER REQUIRES RE-CALIBRATION OF THE FLASHER BLINK RATE; B) B - POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE IGNITION KEY: A LIMITED NUMBER OF IGNITION KEYS M
BULLETIN 2014-8
Nov 6, 2014
127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
WARRANTY BULLETIN 2014-8 WHICH ADRESSED TWO PROBLEMS: A) FAST FLASHER BLINK RATE: THE MULTIFUNCTION GAUGE CLUSTER REQUIRES RE-CALIBRATION OF THE FLASHER BLINK RATE; B) B - POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE IGNITION KEY: A LIMITED NUMBER OF IGNITION KEYS M
2014-0010
Nov 6, 2014
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
BRP: 2014 RS- ST-RT GAUGE MALFUNCTION REQUIRES RE-CALIBRATION OF THE FLASHER BLINK RATE. *LJ
98586
Oct 31, 2014
010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE TIP (TST) DISCUSSING THE COMPLAINT OF THE STEERING PULLING TO THE RIGHT SIDE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED. BRP IS PRESENTLY INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE AND WILL NEED EACH COMPLAINT TO HAVE A BOSSWEB CASE OPENED TO REPORT IT.
Posting 2014-8
Oct 7, 2014
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Posting for dealers discussing changes on warranty bulletin 2014-2 that is now obsolete and no longer active. This bulletin has been superseded to 2014-8.
Posting 2014-8
Oct 7, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Posting for dealers discussing changes on warranty bulletin 2014-2 that is now obsolete and no longer active. This bulletin has been superseded to 2014-8.
Article 77579
Oct 7, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Technical Service Tip (TST) discussing about BRP having received reports of SE6 1330 engines stalling when shifting from neutral after being restarted. This situation is caused by a software issue. In the event of a client complaining abou
BULLETIN 2014-5
Jul 18, 2014
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
WARRANTY BULLETIN 2014-5 THAT ADDRESSED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: A) ONE OR MORE OF THE SCREWS HOLDING THE WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY MAY BRAKE. THE SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY SLEEVES AND SCREWS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROCEDURE; B)
BULLETIN 2014-5
Jul 18, 2014
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WARRANTY BULLETIN 2014-5 THAT ADDRESSED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: A) ONE OR MORE OF THE SCREWS HOLDING THE WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY MAY BRAKE. THE SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY SLEEVES AND SCREWS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROCEDURE; B)
2014-6
Jul 18, 2014
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WARRANTY BULLETIN 2014-6 CONCERNING THE PROBLEM OF ONE OR MORE OF THE SCREWS HOLDING THE WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY MAY BRAKE. THE SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY SLEEVES AND SCREWS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROCEDURE.
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
WB-2014-2
May 29, 2014
126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
BRP MC: MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCING A DEFECTIVE IGNITION KEY, RATE OF FAST FLASHER BLINK, THE COVER OF SEAT AND/OR FRONT STORAGE FAILS TO OPEN. *PE
2014-2 -RV2
May 29, 2014
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
REVISION 2 OF WARRANTY BULLETIN 2014-2 ADRESSING TWO PROBLEMS: A) POSSIBLE DEFFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FAILURE MAY INCLUDE UNABLE TO TURN KEY IN IGNITION SWITCH OR UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION SWITCH. NEW PROCEDURE FO THE REPLACEM
2014-2 -RV2
May 29, 2014
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
REVISION 2 OF WARRANTY BULLETIN 2014-2 ADRESSING TWO PROBLEMS: A) POSSIBLE DEFFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FAILURE MAY INCLUDE UNABLE TO TURN KEY IN IGNITION SWITCH OR UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION SWITCH. NEW PROCEDURE FO THE REPLACEM
WB-2014-2
May 29, 2014
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
BRP MC: MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCING A DEFECTIVE IGNITION KEY, RATE OF FAST FLASHER BLINK, THE COVER OF SEAT AND/OR FRONT STORAGE FAILS TO OPEN. *PE
D109338
Apr 12, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trailer module may fail.
Article 77592
Mar 31, 2014
113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
Article: The bracket retaining the clutch and line pressure solenoids may be incorrectly installed on certains models. This condition will cause the clutch to slip under load when the engine has reached the normal operating temperature. The
77572
Mar 31, 2014
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
TECHNICAL SERVICE TIP (TST): 2014 ROADSTERS MAY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH: 1) THE ONES DETAILLED IN THE WARRANTY BULLETIN 2014-2 (UNABLE TO TURN KEY IN IGNITION SWITCH OR UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION SWITCH); OR 2) OTHE
Bulletin 2014-2
Mar 27, 2014
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Warranty bulletin 2014-2 adressing two problems: a) Possible deffective ignition switch. The failure may include unable to turn key in ignition switch or unable to remove key from ignition switch. The solution is to replace the ignition swi
Article 77579
Mar 24, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Technical Service Tip (TST): BRP has received reports of SE6 1330 engines stalling when being shifted after being restarted. This situation is caused by a software issue.
E01-10-14
Jan 31, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special repair needed at PDI
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.
000030994
Aug 13, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BRP ROADSTER : COMPLAINT REGARDING VEHICLE ACCLERATION/ SURGE ON DOWN SHIFT, WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE CLUTCH PACK NOT TOTALLY DISENGAGING. *LJ
PRE-02-27-2012
Feb 27, 2012
095200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH
Centrifungal clutch vibration.
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
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