Thermal event

[MouthPiece]

In response to Ann's story. What is a purge valve and what is its function?

Excellent question for the many of us who are not gear heads, nor pretend to be.

Chris

 

[OJ UK]

If the lady is fine then everything is OK. .... The sad part is going to be the hassles of getting a settlement and if a " cause and effect " can ever be determined.

Would be nice if BRP would buy the debris and could find a cause. Would become an interesting story if she could put the event to paper and share it with the Spyder world. Might serve to keeping fires to a minimum.

It would be even more fitting if BRP swapped the remains of the burned out one for a brand new one. I would think that there's not enough definitive evidence, i.e. it's totally burned out so there'll be nothing left to indicate the cause but
nevertheless BRP should hold their hand up as the Spyder was new and under guarantee and clearly something went very, very wrong.

EDIT: Having read the thread again I'm wondering why the evap canister wasn't replaced by the dealer after all of these fuel related problems.


I don't know Ann but I'm extremely glad that she wasn't injured.

 

[shelbydave]

In response to Ann's story. What is a purge valve and what is its function?

It's part of the evaporative system. Vented gas fumes are directed to the charcoal (evap) canister. The Purge valve is attached to the canister, and opens to allow the fumes to flow into the intake manifold, for proper burning.

 

[Bob Denman]

It would be even more fitting if BRP swapped the remains of the burned out one for a brand new one.

:agree: A 2014 model of her choice! :thumbup:
Even though I believe that she had about 10,000 miles on the charred one...
(If I'm wrong on the mileage; I'm sorry!)

 

[rpatsh]

RIP, Shortbus.....
View attachment 73299View attachment 73298View attachment 73300:yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes:

WOW!

 

[finless]

:agree: A 2014 model of her choice! :thumbup:
Even though I believe that she had about 10,000 miles on the charred one...
(If I'm wrong on the mileage; I'm sorry!)

Her signature says
"2013 RTS-SM5 Buried the Short Bus with 13,200 miles

2010 RTS-SM5 retired at 59,148 miles
2010 RT-622"

Bob

 

[Bob Denman]

Very good eye, Bob! :thumbup:
I personally don't think that the color yellow suited her...

 

[BRPcare]

SpyderAnn, we're very sorry to hear about what happened and would like to reassure you that BRP is taking this event very seriously; we will of course be launching a full investigation effective immediately.
Furthermore, rest assured that regardless of the outcome, we'll do everything we can to make it right for you.

 

[Yfactor]

SpyderAnn, we're very sorry to hear about what happened and would like to reassure you that BRP is taking this event very seriously; we are of course be launching a full investigation effective immediately.
Furthermore, rest assured that regardless of the outcome, we'll do everything we can to make it right for you.

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Magdave]

SpyderAnn, we're very sorry to hear about what happened and would like to reassure you that BRP is taking this event very seriously; we are of course be launching a full investigation effective immediately.
Furthermore, rest assured that regardless of the outcome, we'll do everything we can to make it right for you.

+1 :clap:

 

[oldgoat]

SpyderAnn, we're very sorry to hear about what happened and would like to reassure you that BRP is taking this event very seriously; we are of course be launching a full investigation effective immediately.
Furthermore, rest assured that regardless of the outcome, we'll do everything we can to make it right for you.

:thumbup:


Thank you BRP for joining the thread.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: :clap::clap::clap::clap: :2thumbs:

Steve,
I'm real good at spending other people's money...
But Anne has been a solid supporter of BRP; please take the best possible care of her! :thumbup:

 

[quickster47]

SpyderAnn, we're very sorry to hear about what happened and would like to reassure you that BRP is taking this event very seriously; we will of course be launching a full investigation effective immediately.
Furthermore, rest assured that regardless of the outcome, we'll do everything we can to make it right for you.

Yes, yes, yes. Thanks for stopping by here and posting this reply. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Carl

 

[Big Arm]

I just seen this thread, and read the whole thing......Ann, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Glad that BRP has joined in......very rear....only four post so far, ....but very glad they did in this case !!!

 

[Lamonster]

SpyderAnn, we're very sorry to hear about what happened and would like to reassure you that BRP is taking this event very seriously; we will of course be launching a full investigation effective immediately.
Furthermore, rest assured that regardless of the outcome, we'll do everything we can to make it right for you.

I'm very glad to see this. Thank you :thumbup::doorag:

 

[SpyRyd]

SpyderAnn, we're very sorry to hear about what happened and would like to reassure you that BRP is taking this event very seriously; we will of course be launching a full investigation effective immediately.
Furthermore, rest assured that regardless of the outcome, we'll do everything we can to make it right for you.

BRP...class act! Thanks, Steve.

 

[NancysToy]

SpyderAnn, we're very sorry to hear about what happened and would like to reassure you that BRP is taking this event very seriously; we will of course be launching a full investigation effective immediately.
Furthermore, rest assured that regardless of the outcome, we'll do everything we can to make it right for you.

:clap::clap::clap:

 

[Dan McNally]

SpyderAnn, we're very sorry to hear about what happened and would like to reassure you that BRP is taking this event very seriously; we will of course be launching a full investigation effective immediately.
Furthermore, rest assured that regardless of the outcome, we'll do everything we can to make it right for you.

Good to see this. I hope they do a thorough investigation . . . could be a cracked tank, a split fuel line, a faulty connector . . . I hope the fire didn't destroy all the useful evidence of what the cause is.

 

[Daisyjoe]

So if I had to guess what caused the problem I would say the evap canister. I really do not think it was heat related or heat soak related. It was quite cool and I had not gotten any heat codes since before I left Las Vegas. I will report this to NHTSA and to BRP and I will let you all know what they say.

I am thinking about changing my user name from SpyderAnn01 to CrispySpyder or maybe FlamingSpyder. What do you think?

I think you need to change it to SpyderAngel, because there was definitely one watching over you. So glad you are OK:bowdown:

 

[Tango]

SpyderAnn, we're very sorry to hear about what happened and would like to reassure you that BRP is taking this event very seriously; we will of course be launching a full investigation effective immediately.
Furthermore, rest assured that regardless of the outcome, we'll do everything we can to make it right for you.

:thumbup: