Clarification on the Transport Canada safety recall on 2013 Spyder RT and ST

[mike3119]

Hello,

I recently purchased a 2013 RT limited and absolutely love the Spyder. Yesterday I dropped the RT off at the dealer for 600 mile maintenance planning to pickup the Spyder today. The dealer informed me they would install a tie rod recall and I asked them to test ride the Spyder as the steering feels a bit twitchy on many roads. Well minutes ago the dealer called with good and bad news. The good news the maintenance and tie rod items are complete. They test drove the Spyder and said it is handling fine. The dealer then informed me of the recall indicating they cannot even sell new impacted Spyders until the recall fix has been applied. The dealer recommended they keep my RT until it can be repaired; I could pick it up but would have to sign a waver. The dealer indicated there are a few kits available and they are working to get as many as possible ASAP. I am disappointed to say the least as in the Rochester NY area the riding season is short and I was looking forward to picking up the RT and doing a lot of riding this weekend. The dealer promised to call me by the end of next week with a status update. I understand the issue and hope BRP can get parts out right away. To be honest this has me a bit worried about the overall long term reliability of my RT - I am probably just venting some mixed feelings as this news is minutes old.

Mike McCormick

[GuitarPlayer]

So when the recall came out Thursday, I called my dealer to see if they knew about it. Of course they didn't but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt because the recall had just been issued. The service manager did find it on line and my 2013 RT-Ltd will need to have the recall done. They just need to get the parts in.

For my own peace of mind, this morning I took off the right side panels and checked my MC to see if it had melted. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones because mine looks fine. I don't see any damage.

I'll have to keep calling the dealer to see when I can bring my RT in but in the meantime, I'm going to keep riding.

Tony