2013 Can-Am Spyder RT
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
102 complaints4 involved a fire16 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system · Service brakes
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…
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 refuses to address the safety issues, all recalls and upgrades have been done and the problem IS just getting worst, brp, will not fix only offers to hide the cometic damage
- Engine
Can"t stop an oil leak. Afraid it might get hot and catch on fire!!! *Dt
- Seats · Structure › Body · Suspension
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…
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 attempting to bring the bike to a safe halt to the side of the highway, the rotation of the wheel using the stated belt beat the plastic rear end of the vehicle to a total dismemberment of crucial parts. With the rear end of the vehicle being ripped away from the vehicle, the attached passenger's plastic seat mount was also destroyed. finely as the vehicle was being brought down to a stop to the side of the highway, somehow with the vibration of the rotating blow tire and wheel, the right front wheel stabilizing cast iron mechanism broke dislodging the lower ball joint that stabilized the horizontal position of the right front wheel. see the multiple photos attached in (exhibit k). this sent the vehicle in a violent clock wise spin that finely overcame the rider's grip dislodging the seat and rider on to the side of the highway, and then finely coming to a complete stop facing the oncoming highway traffic. however, at no time did the vehicle hit any car, curb, water, ice, trash, or wall during the ride or dislodging of the rider. noor did it flip or turn over at any time, in fact the vehicle during its reduction in speed, as well as the clock wise spin ever leave the final lane that the rider was dislodged from the vehicle. please except this as a replacement and update of the removed complaint 11051430.
- Seats · Structure › Body · Suspension
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. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Service brakes
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…
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 the seat. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 13v386000(service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to the dealer again where it was diagnosed that the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir were melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 10,000.
- Engine
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…
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, was told the states with the hottest temperature was first call back in a month. I call in may, was told again, the part was not available. called back in june was told the tool to fix the problem was not available. meanwhile in ohio the summer months are here, and this still has not been resolved. I contacted brp in canada, no response. this can am was purchased new off the show room floor in 2014, and I am advised to not ride it when its hot, or in traffic. I am not a happy camper right now, I purchased the bike to enjoy the summer months, ride with the legion riders and it sits in the garage.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Structure › Body
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…
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 system kit. The contact received templates to use to cut out pieces of the body panel. The manufacturer stated that this was the only available repair for the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. .. .Updated 07/21/15 *bf
- Electrical system · Steering
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…
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 number: 15v095000 (engine). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000. Ma 08/05/15 updated 9/24/2015 *js
- Engine · Structure › Body
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…
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 of like when a resister or computer chip gets fried). I immediately drove home where I checked the bike for burnt plastic. I did not notice any burnt plastic, however I did not remove any of the panels to check underneath them. It was approximately 77F when this happened. I am very concerned that the excessive heat will melt components underneath the panels or start a fire. The panel was very hot to the touch. I did receive a very slight burn to my thigh area after the ride.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
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 nhtsa I was informed that she could not find any information that this fix was approved. *tr
- Unknown or other
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 -…
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 - we live in florida where temperatures are extremely hot - consequently, we have not been able to ride our motorcycle due to this recall - we contacted brp and they advised us not to ride the vehicle so we are making payments on something we cannot use or sell due to a recall - not a happy consumer!
- Engine
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…
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 the contact was driving to slow which caused the motorcycle to overheat. The computer was reprogrammed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v095000 (engine), however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 900.
- Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system · Structure › Body
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…
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 where we all moved to a large gravel parking area near the beach. Within seconds after I shut down and dismounted, grey smoke started seeping up between the body panels which quickly turned into black smoke smelling strongly of burning insulation. In less than a minute fire broke out from the front top vents and burned through the upper plastic body panels extending more than 3 feet into the air. A fast thinking member rushed up with a CO2 fire extinguisher and started extinguishing the fire that by then flowed out from under the bike an threatened bikes parked nearby. Fortunately, the fire was put out within 2 or 3 minutes with no damage to other property or any injuries. At no time during the ride or at any other time, even when ambient temperatures were over 80 did the temperature gauge register more than normal. It wasn't until the day after the incident that a friend informed me that there had been a recall on the year & model warning of possible fire hazard. Also, upon close inspection it was noted that one of the fuel lines was burned, and was leaking. *tr
- Engine
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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was unavailable.
- Engine
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
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…
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 noticed a strange sound coming from under the seat. I removed my helmet and lifted the seat. the sound was coming from the gas tank. I removed the gas cap and could see gas boiling in the tank. I have noticed strong gas smells and reported that early, but never have I had gas boiling in the tank. I put the gas cap back on and put my helmet in the garage. I reopened the gas cap it was still boiling and was going to film this, but was fearful something might happen. I contacted my dealer who returned my call the next day. he related they had experienced that before during the summer months. they said it was still safe to ride and take the appropriate precautions and we would have to see how the recall design dissipates the heat. I contacted a second dealer who related they contacted brp and no one has reported or dealt with issues like this? they recommended I transport the unit to them approximately 3 hours away. I called a third dealer and was advised of the pending recall. boiling gas IS scary in my book, since when you are riding the spyder you are riding virtually on top of the gas tank. this IS a bit discouraging for the amount of money to purchase this unit. *tr
- Engine
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…
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 for the authorized dealer. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the part would become available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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 vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v095000 (engine) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 700.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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 almost rear ended at least 2 times .. I told my salesman that I have a strong gas smell in my garage .i took bike and dealership told me to leave overnight due to strong gas smell and shutting off. my bike was ready for pick up the next day. I was told the canister was ok and the loud fuel smell should be gone .i was advised that all recalls for this model have be done. I was told dealer did a gas treatment and was advised bike IS a 2013 model which had gas sitting in tank for a long time . I was ask if I top off gas and I told the dealer no! I read all the booklet and watch video pertaining to this bike along with signing up for spyderlover.com. . I know all bike have break in periods, but this IS totally unacceptable and surely not safe. I was informed to just ride my bike and to rev the engine when it seems like it's going to shut off. now with 500 miles the fuel smell IS even stronger and I have lost count on how many times it shuts off in 1ST gear at a light or just sitting in the garage. I call the dealer again. They informed me that after 1,000 to 1,500 miles these issues should go away after the 600 service. Now, . The reason for this letter IS that this bike IS not safe because of the strong fuel smell and I don't want to be rear ended due to bike shutting off at every light. I am addressing this issue to prevent the issue of a possible accident or a fire. Now with 1,300 miles and serviced at the dealer the gas smell has gotten worse. Im trying to prevent a fire or bad accident from happening. spyder website have several complaints onthis issue with the gas. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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 owners are powerless to get can am to respond to this dangerous situation. please help *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
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…
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 forums and saw this was a common severe issue. until recently the can am was kept in an open air carport, so I never noticed the odor after a ride. I had experienced gas fumes and smells on rides and just didn't think it was a deal when the vendor kept telling me not to over fill the tank. I don't over fill the tank and stop after the first click which then causes the tank not to become full and having to stop more often to refuel on long rides. when we moved into our new house we now have a two car garage and after the last few rides, I gas up before coming home and notice a strong gas odor and leave the garage door open for an hour or until the fumes dissipate. now reading of the major heat and fume issues IS extremely scary to me and causes some concern if the manufacture new of this issue when the unit was sold to me in feb 2014. I will have to pay attention the next time on a ride and see if the gas IS boiling as reported on other units. I have read on the forums and facebook a recall IS pending to resolve the heat issue which hopefully will resolve the gas fume issue as well. *tr
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
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 on the bike. gas cap so hot I can hardly touch it when I need to get gas. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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 to put over the gas cap to unscrew it because it IS so hot. Then when I try to unscrew the cap it just ratchets with out unscrewing it. I have spent at least 30 to 45 minutes trying to unscrew the cap and after tank cools off the gas cap releases, then you can fuel up. On several occasions I have had to pry the gas cap with a screw driver to remove it and then you can hear the fuel boiling in the tank. I had 3 gas caps from another recall and tried all 3 caps and they did the same thing, just ratchet and not unscrew. while traveling I was in pensacola, fl and could not remove the gas cap and went to the dealership there and they replaced the gas cap after it cooled off. the next day I had to re-fuel and the cap they just put on would not unscrew. Thursday october 30, 2014, I had to refuel and could not open the fuel tank and had to pry it open with a screw driver to put fuel to get home. while doing so the cap was so tight that the top portion broke off leaving the bottom portion in the fuel tank neck. it gets so hot my right foot actually burns from the engine heat. when I want to crank the bike after fueling the bike does not want to crank. It spins the engine for a long time before it cranks and then it runs so bad, missing etc., and dies out 2 or 3 times before I can travel. Then when I get to places I have to stop the bike engine dies out while coasting or taking off, leaving you in an intersection with no power. I asked the dealership tech in pensacola what caused that and he advised can-am hasn't figured out why that happens just yet. *tr
- Engine
The bike gets very hot. I have already had the exaust wrapped but it IS still very hot to ride. *tr
- Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system · Structure › Body
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…
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 called dealer and was told to top off the fuel tank before putting vehicle in garage. dealer said that this was normal. 4600 mile service again complained of extreme fuel smell after rides. asked dealer about hot hot right foot was told by dealer this was normal and the roadster was operating normally. 9200 mile service complained of extreme fuel smell and heat on right foot, no heat left hand grip, and intermittent heat on right hand grip, warped right hand center body panel. When service was complete I asked about no heat on hand grips. Technician found loose connectors at both hand grips and that the connections could be a problem if there were gas fumes in the area. Body panel ordered and replaced under warranty. Told by dealer that the panel was bent from factory not heat. technician and service manager did not agree and both said it was caused by excessive heat. *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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, converted for police…
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, converted for police work and operated by the Morgantown, WV police department burned while being operated on July 20, 2014.The second report (VOQ10617819) involved a 2013 Spyder RT that burned while being operated near the 29 Palms Marine base in the Mojave desert.After a comprehensive review of all information and test data collected during the investigation NHTSA staff met with BRP to discuss its findings.After careful consideration BRP decided to conduct a safety recall (15V095) to address operator burns from elevated vehicle surface temperatures, fuel boiling due to inadequate management of engine compartment heat, and excessive fuel vapor emissions due to the inability of the bikes evaporative emissions system to capture those vapors. We received the company's defect information report on February 13, 2015 and owners began receiving an interim recall notice on February 26th.The interim notice told owners that the recall remedy was in development and would be available in May, 2015.In addition, BRP agreed to, and has undertaken, the following actions:1.Re-notified owners subject to recalls 12V581 and 582 to increase the number who have the recall remedies installed; and 2.Improved its internal system (BossWeb) so that dealers may accurately determine whether a BRP street-legal product has had all relevant recalls completed.With BRP's recall, and its other actions, this PE is closed.For additional detailed information on this investigation, see the attached closing report.The ODI complaints cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following (ODI) numbers:10422389,10441182,10451964,10454644,10464103,10488563,10495091, 10499920,10534185,10538604,10542236,10544661,10544745,10545679, 10545719,10547665,10547672,10547761,10549949,10551480,10574592, 10576999,10579466,10582917,10587190,10587196,10587659,10593913, 10595183,10606604,10607045,10615679,10615793,10616468,10616523, 10616893,10617819,10618790,10620886,10620985,10621062,10621082, 10621271,10621881,10621966,10622101,10622114,10622350,10622356, 10622523,10622664,10625899,10626242,10626248,10626578,10626680, 10626861,10627017,10627095,10627236,10627336,10627768,10627778, 10628178,10628215,10628314,10629231,10629665,10630345,10630901, 10631241,10631265,10631290,10631419,10631703,10631868,10632763, 10638824,10649988,10650058,10650065,10650128,10650131,10650531, 10650634,10650686,10650717,10650745,10650747,10650802,10650812, 10650899,10651070,10651083,10651134,10651139,10651343,10651478, 10651558,10651858,10651917,10659906,10664024
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10252669Revision 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 condition) and the gearbox won't shift.
- 10229613Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
- 10200277Special repair needed at PDI.
- 10198639Possible inverted wires at the vehicle accessory port. Functionality issue with GPS support kit and the LED floorboard lights kit
- 10191376If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
- 10186274Trailer module may fail.
- 10186272RT-622 Trailers may experience electrical issues due to trailer light module failure.
- 10185879Not shifting when engine gets warm.
- 10185874Warranty campaign explanation.
- 10185871Fuel pressure regulator noise.
- 10185865Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
- 10185854Centrifungal clutch vibration.
- 10185846Elevated Temperature. Important Safety Recall Interim Notice.
- 10129607Technical 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-set channel back to its original #. At this time there is no solution to this issue. Replacement of parts is not the solution.
- 10129606Technical 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. This issue has been identified as a software problem between the cluster and the radio module. At this time replacement of parts is not the solution since they all have the problem.
- 10129605Technical 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 intermittent or permanently bad contact. The dealers are informed to inspect the hood actuator itself to see if the lever it pushes against is in-line and not obstructed. This could also happen if the front cargo is over packed and the pressure pressing up against the mechanism is beyond what the actuator can push and the switch gets too much amperage.
- 10129604Technical 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. Inspection of the HCM housing for wear is proposed; it may need to be replaced.
- 10129598Technical 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 may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. Dealership has received by regular mail and by e-mail the specific instructions concerning the inspection, repair and warranty procedures for this situation.
- 10129597Letter 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.
- 10126530Letters to dealers and customers informing them of the 2013-8 warranty bulletin issued on August 30th regarding Tandem Master Cylinder Manifold Inlet - Fire Hazard.
- 10126529Posting 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 numerous campaigns and bulletins.
- 10126528Warranty 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.
- 10126527Revision #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 "4", as CCVI 4 WITHOUT a painted dot.
- 10125482Letters to dealers and customers informing them of the 2013-8 warranty bulletin issued on August 30th regarding Tandem Master Cylinder Manifold Inlet - Fire Hazard.
- 10125481Posting 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 numerous campaigns and bulletins.
- 10125480Warranty 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.
- 10125479Revision #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 "4", as CCVI 4 WITHOUT a painted dot.
- 10124113Service 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.
- 10124111Posting 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.
- 10120762Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing that in order to properly investigate a Soft suspension complaint, provide the information listed to the BRP technical support team.
- 10120761Posting discussing a possible solution for the Engine coolant over temperature condition, that will be added to the TST.
- 10120760Posting discussing the Technical Service Tip (TST) about a diagnostic trouble code - Engine coolant over temperature condition.
- 10120759Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing a diagnostic trouble code - Engine coolant over temperature condition.
- 10120469Technical 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 warranty procedures for this situation. Letter to dealers sent on December 3, 2012 is attached.
- 10119474Posting 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.
- 10119473Warranty 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 and 388 and if parts are installed on vehicle, dealers are to contact a BRP service representative.
- 10119471Warranty 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.
- 10119469Posting and updates regarding the issue of handling behaviors on some 2013 models. Specific instructions is given by BRP to dealers.
- 10119467Inquiry 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.
- 10118140This older dealer posting regarding SE5 clutch chatter at take off will now have a reference to the revised version of Article 68498.
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