2021 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
1 recalls, 9 complaints - 25 TSBs
23V175000 Mar 17, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spyder RT and 2022-2023 Ryker motorcycles. The brake lights may stay illuminated even if the brake pedal is not pressed. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lam... Read more
Consequence
Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Depending on the model, dealers will replace the brake light switch, adjust the brake light switch, and/or add a spring to the brake light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact BRP Customer Service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 18, 2026
Incident date: Aug 15, 2025
Component Affected: Exterior Lighting (Tail Lamps) / Electrical System. Description of Defect and Safety Hazard:The rear tail lamp assemblies on this 2024 Toyota Sequoia have suffered a major sealing and adhesive compromise, permitting road dirt and fine debris to bypass internal filters and perman... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 14, 2023
Incident date: Sep 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the tachometer was elevated to 4,200 RPM. The contact had not depressed the accelerator; the contact removed her foot from the accelerator pedal and heard an abnormal sound like... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 15, 2023
Incident date: Jul 1, 2022
Rock from road hit windshield and caused a circular crack, with visible outside shearing of glass on surface of windshield.
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 9, 2023
Incident date: Mar 16, 2023
Last week my 2012 Toyota Prius-C had four lights come on (ABS, Brake, Swerve, and one other). I took it to my local mechanic who informed me that it was my master cylinder brake that needed to be replaced and would cost me $3,300. This issue started roughly 10-12 months ago, when I heard my brakes... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 12, 2022
Incident date: Sep 14, 2022
One of the electrical fuse boxes on the vehicle (right side as viewed from front of vehicle) had water infiltration causing fuses to corrode; leading to an electrical failure at dark, where the vehicle had no headlight, tail light, brake light, turn signals or emergency flashers. Due to this failure... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 12, 2022
Incident date: Sep 14, 2022
One of the electrical fuse boxes on the vehicle (right side as viewed from front of vehicle) had water infiltration causing fuses to corrode; leading to an electrical failure at dark, where the vehicle had no headlight, tail light, brake light, turn signals or emergency flashers. Due to this failure... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 6, 2021
Incident date: Jul 27, 2021
This is a safety issue with my 2021 CanAm RT Spyder. When riding up a grade in the mountains and the rpm's decrease, the motorcycle starts to buck, misfire and the the speed rapidly decreases. Downshifting to a lower gear does not alleviate the problem. My safety was jeopardized by the rapid reduct... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 6, 2021
Incident date: Jul 27, 2021
This is a safety issue with my 2021 CanAm RT Spyder. When riding up a grade in the mountains and the rpm's decrease, the motorcycle starts to buck, misfire and the the speed rapidly decreases. Downshifting to a lower gear does not alleviate the problem. My safety was jeopardized by the rapid reduct... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 6, 2021
Incident date: Jul 27, 2021
This is a safety issue with my 2021 CanAm RT Spyder. When riding up a grade in the mountains and the rpm's decrease, the motorcycle starts to buck, misfire and the the speed rapidly decreases. Downshifting to a lower gear does not alleviate the problem. My safety was jeopardized by the rapid reduct... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
25 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 095200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH | 1 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
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 140875
Jan 23, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Spyder P0730 Active Fault - This 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 condition) and th
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.
Buletin 2022-4
May 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
On MY21 (built after 2021-01-01) and someMY22 Spyder RT and F3 units engine may not start due to low compression which can be caused by carbon deposits in combustion chambers.
TST 139334 Rev
Nov 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Revision of TST 139334: We have some reports of Spyder F3 and RT MY21 (built after January 2021) with no start due to low compression.
TST 139334 Rev
Nov 26, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Revision of TST 139334: We have some reports of Spyder F3 and RT MY21 (built after January 2021) with no start due to low compression.
TST 138444 Rev
Nov 22, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Revision of TST 138444 : Rear saddle bag lever can be hard to pull to open the saddle bag due to water intrusion in the latch cables.
TST139442
Oct 27, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
If ever you have to replace a rear saddlebag 708303846 or 708303847, the 2 rear storage panels will need some minor rework if replaced on MY21 RT. Two holes are missing for the retaining clamps. The template to rework the rear storage box
TST 139334 Rev
Oct 19, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Revision of TST 139334 1330 Engine with low compression. We have some reports of Spyder RT and F3 MY21 (built after January 2021) with no start due to low compression. This note was added to the TST : Normal compression should be higher
TST 139334
Sep 23, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
We have some reports of Spyder RT and F3 MY21 (built after January 2021) with no start due to low compression
TST 138808
Jun 30, 2021
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Some top cases lock striker might not have adjusted properly and can be open even if locked.
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
Revision 2020-7
Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Revision of the bulletin 2020-7. First version was sent in December 2020. Accessory Port Power Supply Issue Possible Inverted Wires at Vehicle Connector. Vehicles equipped with GPS kit may experience inner battery charging issues. One of
Bulletin 2021-4
Apr 13, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Repair Procedure Revision- Brake Light Switch Adjustment Vehicle may indicate brake light switch failure, rear brake light stays ON or flashes intermittently.
TST138444
Feb 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Saddle Bags Hard to Open The rear saddle bag lever can be hard to pull and the lever can also break if too much force is needed.
Bulletin 2020-7
Dec 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GPS Not Charging - Possible Inverted Wires at Vehicle Connector Vehicles equipped with GPS kit may experience inner battery charging issues. One of the probable cause is inverted wires at vehicle connector.
Bulletin 2020-7
Dec 16, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GPS Not Charging - Possible Inverted Wires at Vehicle Connector Vehicles equipped with GPS kit may experience inner battery charging issues. One of the probable cause is inverted wires at vehicle connector.
Bulletin 2020-7
Dec 16, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
GPS Not Charging - Possible Inverted Wires at Vehicle Connector Vehicles equipped with GPS kit may experience inner battery charging issues. One of the probable cause is inverted wires at vehicle connector.
D-94530
Jul 14, 2015
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
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.
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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