My 2013 RTL just burned up!

[Jackhartjr]

Hi folks, left Florida City FL, just didn't have enough power.
Drove 5 miles, turned around, went back to the motel.
Got ready to load it in the trailer, all of a sudden it started burning in the instrument area. We got it out with three fire extinguishers.
It's toast!
I had checked with my dealer when I bought it used with 11,000 miles, they said the recall was done concerning the overheating and fires.
I did notice that my left foot was pretty warm before parking it!

 

[CloverHillCrawler]

Sorry to hear about the loss. Fuel leak?

Sounds like it was pretty hard to put out if it required 3 extinguishers.

 

[gkamer]

Sorry to hear about your troubles. But on the bright side you now have the perfect excuse to upgrade.

 

[2dogs]

If you still have the spyder's serial number, use it to check and confirm the recall was actually performed. "Trust but verify."

 

[pegasus1300]

If it had big black vents under the mirrors it was probably done, but still check. So sorry to hear about your loss, just glad you weren't heading down the road.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Hi folks, left Florida City FL, just didn't have enough power.
Drove 5 miles, turned around, went back to the motel.
Got ready to load it in the trailer, all of a sudden it started burning in the instrument area. We got it out with three fire extinguishers.
It's toast!
I had checked with my dealer when I bought it used with 11,000 miles, they said the recall was done concerning the overheating and fires.
I did notice that my left foot was pretty warm before parking it!

You didn't say how many miles it has NOW .... I'm sure you had insured ..... if so I suggest you use the insurance money and get a used RT with a 1330 motor ( from 2014 on ) .... glad you weren't injured.... JMHO .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Little Blue]

Glad You're OK

ray:...Praying that you are doing well and that you are Healthy.
Hopefully you had some insurance to cover some of the loss. Anyway try and make the best of a bad situation.

Life can be very stressful for a season.

 

[Saluda]

Sorry to read.

 

[Tango]

Glad your ok, and weren't riding it when it happened.:thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[blacklightning]

Sorry to hear about this. I see you are in NC. What area of the state are you from? We have a local group called Triangle spyders. If there is anyway we can help, let me know.

 

[Jackhartjr]

12,000,thanks Mike!

 

[Woodenfish]

Sorry to hear about the loss. Fuel leak?

Sounds like it was pretty hard to put out if it required 3 extinguishers.

Fuel leakage would create a strong noticeable odor. The problem sounds like electrical malfunction. You can’t rule out the potential of rodent damage creating an electrical short circuit leading to a fire. There are few causes of fire and electrical problems are most commonly causes.

 

[ARtraveler]

You didn't say how many miles it has NOW .... I'm sure you had insured ..... if so I suggest you use the insurance money and get a used RT with a 1330 motor ( from 2014 on ) .... glad you weren't injured.... JMHO .... Mike :thumbup:

:agree: Good advice here. The 1330's have a very good record. No fires that I am aware of. :bowdown:

 

[fatboy]

good thing it wasnt in the trailer

 

[FrogmanDave]

Glad your ok, and weren't riding it when it happened.:thumbup: Tom :spyder:

good thing it wasnt in the trailer

:agree: