Gas caps ??

[wa3wheels]

Has anyone received a gas cap as of yet in Wa. or Or.

[jerpinoy]

Still waiting

[Riot]

Havent seen a gas cap or any notification for 1 here. Is that fix for all Spyders? or just certain model/years?

[wa3wheels]

Havent seen a gas cap or any notification for 1 here. Is that fix for all Spyders? or just certain model/years?

For all up thru 2012.

[Seattle]

2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder Fuel Vapor Leak Recalls Expands to US




A pair of recalls for fuel vapor leaks on Can-Am Spyder roadsters has expanded to the U.S. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one recall affects 9,600 units from model years 2008-2010 while the second, larger recall affects 33,700 from model years 2008-2012. An earlier recalls from Transport Canada affects 9400 units for the a fuel cap issue and 2,431 units for a fuel vapor canister vent hose issue.

The smaller recall (NHTSA campaign ID #12V581000) applies to Can-Am Spyder GS units from model years 2008 and 2009 as well as a limited quantity of 2010 Can-Am Spyder RSunits. According to documents released by NHTSA, fuel vapors may escape from the fuel vapor canister vent hose within the engine compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vapors may ignite, resulting in a fire.

The larger recall (NHTSA campaign ID #12V582000) applies to Spyder GS models from model years 2008-2009, Spyder RS models from 2009-2012 and Spyder RT models from 2010-2012. According to the recall documents, the fuel cap on the affected units may not properly form a seal with the fuel tank filler neck. Fuel vapors may thus escape from the fuel cap, also creating a fire risk.

According the the recall documents, Bombardier Recreational Products received four vehicle fire claims in May 2009, all involving a 2008 GS model. Those fires occurred when the vehicle was stopped or moving at very slow speeds. BRP initiated an investigation and identified fuel vapors from the vapor canister vent hose as a potential cause but could find no pattern of causation.

BRP continued to monitor the situation and received reports of additional vehicle fires. Some of those reports also appeared to be related to the fuel vapor canister vent hose. BRP continued its investigation, expanding it to include 2009 models including the RS. Further reports continued to come in, and BRP tried to identify potential differences in fuel, electrical systems, seats, and the electrostatic charge qualities of fuel lines and connectors on fuel vapor sources.
In February 2012, BRP confirmed the fuel vapor canister vent hoses and fuel caps may be a potential source of some of the reported fires. BRP concluded its investigation on Dec. 4 and determined there was an unreasonable risk of harm and initiated the recalls. As of Dec. 11, BRP says it was aware of 12 fires linked to the fuel vapor canister vent hoses and 18 fires linked to the fuel cap.

Dealers will inspect recalled units and, where it applies, replace the fuel cap with an improved cap and install or re-route fuel vapor canister hoses.

[Source: NHTSA]

Havent seen a gas cap or any notification for 1 here. Is that fix for all Spyders? or just certain model/years?

[Riot]

Thanks Seattle I had not seen that recall yet, sounds good to me ill take a spare gas cap. I figure if it aint burned to the ground by now the way I treat it why fix what aint broke.

[Yfactor]

received gas caps for both RT and RS yesterday.

[spyderman051]

received gas caps for both RT and RS yesterday.

Got mine in the mail today....

[Heliplt]

Got mine today 2-4-13

[tuck]

Got mine in the mail yesterday.

[Grizz]

Looks like Washington State got there new gas caps this week. Got mine yesterday also! Never noticed any fume problems with my 08' GS. After checking the place out, I think I'll take mine in for the recall work at Larsons Powersports Nothwest in Fife. I was hopeing to get a look at the 2013 models, but they didn't have any on the show room floor yet.
Ride Safe!
Grizz

[wa3wheels]

I received new cap on Tuesday. No instructions came with it. HELP!

[Capnhowdy]

Got ours on the 4th also

[Riot]

Got mine on the 4th also.

[n7wol]

Mine was in the mail on Monday the 4th

[spyderman051]

Got mine on the 4th also.

I got one on the fourth and one on the fifth. who ahh mine even had an instruction sheet with it go figure..

[jerpinoy]

I received new cap on Tuesday. No instructions came with it. HELP!

Replaced your old one by getting access to your filler. Grab the cap and twist it counterclockwise until it's out

and dispose. Install the new gas cap by twisting the cap clockwise till fitted. OMG please help and add if you

want..More installation instruction by calling 1-800-wang.


By the way, I got my new gas cap yesterday. no instruction either.

[wa3wheels]

Replaced your old one by getting access to your filler. Grab the cap and twist it counterclockwise until it's out

and dispose. Install the new gas cap by twisting the cap clockwise till fitted. OMG please help and add if you

want..More installation instruction by calling 1-800-wang.


By the way, I got my new gas cap yesterday. no instruction either.

Thanks for the help, I knew I could count on this crew when life gets so confusing !

[TheSarge]

Has anyone received a gas cap as of yet in Wa. or Or.

I received mine on Thursday. It has a tighter fit and is bigger.

[donec]

Installed mine but I am a little concerned since my WebRyder was used and I believe a Fuel Vapor Canister Vent mod was done on it. Will the new cap work right?

[spyderbirds]

Got a new gaz cap in the mail today... and I always called them gas caps.



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[joet82]

turned my Spyder in to replace the cable that unlocks the seat to access the gas tank, and they emailed BRP and got both my breather hose and gas cap replaced before I picked it up at by the end of Jan.

[joet82]

lol after getting mine through Pro Caliber in January, I got mine from BRP last time I was home, in early March. so, no I have a spare. lol