2013 Can-Am Spyder RT Safety Recall - Elevated Temperature in Engine Compartment

[Magdave]

Hello Steve
Can you clarify this part of the recall.

For US residents only
If you believe that BRP has failed or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the toll free Auto Safety Hot Line at 1- 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov


Thank you Rob

:roflblack: I doubt he will. I get the feeling that number will be called since the previous "fix" was a failure. How many years should we wait for a fix? JMHO. I still have not received the recall letter either. Good thing I am subscribed to NHTSA notifications via email. Now finding a dealer I can trust when the fix comes in is the problem. The only tech I trusted in SC quit last year and moved away.

 

[BRPcare]

Hello Steve
Can you clarify this part of the recall.
For US residents only
If you believe that BRP has failed or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the toll free Auto Safety Hot Line at 1- 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov
Thank you Rob

Hi Rob,
This part of the text is self-explanatory and is a legal requirement in the United States. It's fairly standard on most recalls.

 

[lenlis]

make it right

I purchased a BMW 2004 CL and had a great time on it. On a 24k checkup, the tech says - hey there is a recall on the frame as the kickstand is apt for failure. Made arrangements with dealer, bike was there for a few days, rcvd new frame with new style kickstand.... no issues... bike was 4 years old.
BMW took care of everything, and as always my dealer gave me a loaner for the time the CL was in the shop.

BRP take notice to BMW, I traded my CL and now own a K12LT (2009) and a spyder lt (2013). NO MODIFICATIONS TO SPYDER that interfere with any of the described issues that all of the owners have been describing...

BRP - needs to make this 100% correct--even if it is new everything to include engine etc... $30k for "toy for boy" it should be absolutely correct, or give me a new 2015 RT limited

 

[AbNormy]

What about the 12s ? Constant fuel smell canister replaced once as well as cat removal and spyderpops block off plate still have to park a box fan in front of it for 20 mins before I can shut my garage door.

 

[Bob Denman]

What about the 12s ? Constant fuel smell canister replaced once as well as cat removal and spyderpops block off plate still have to park a box fan in front of it for 20 mins before I can shut my garage door.

This thread was specifically started to address the serious issues with the 2013 model year RTs...
Try wrapping your header pipes, and re-fueling before heading for your garage. The additional cool fuel might help a bit. :thumbup:

 

[latony007]

yes it appears everyone else with heat issues other that 2013 RT are screwed.

 

[bruiser]

Motorcycle News report. See if you read what I read.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/730/2.../2013-Model-Year-Can-Am-Spyder-RT-Recall.aspx

 

[ARtraveler]

Motorcycle News report. See if you read what I read.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/730/2.../2013-Model-Year-Can-Am-Spyder-RT-Recall.aspx

Oh Yes! Thanks for the find.

100% of the units (2013 RT's (5165) are to be included in the recall. They mentioned this was a worldwide recall. They are waiting to get parts together and then the "fix" will be in.

I am saying this looks like very good news for the owners of the 2013 RT's.

 

[Magdave]

Motorcycle News report. See if you read what I read.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/730/2.../2013-Model-Year-Can-Am-Spyder-RT-Recall.aspx

The defect notice goes on to indicate that an investigation was opened by the NHTSA at the end of January 2015 and that, following those tests, BRP chose to initiate a worldwide recall on all 2013 RT models. There’s no mention of any customer complaints or injuries associated with the issue in the defect notice.


Whaaaat? Poor reporting at it's finest.

 

[bruiser]

Yes Dave, that's what I was alluding to.

 

[cuznjohn]

i am glad i don't have me 13 anymore. only because the wait would drive me nuts. some of my friends call me MR. NEGATIVE, only because if i can't fix a problem i feel no one else can. now when it comes to something engine wise or computer related on a car or bike, i have to leave it to the so called professionals. but when my bike was running right on a computer and they flashed the ecu and that didn't work i did my thing with all the vents and drilling holes and it was still hot. so i really hate to say it, but some will feel that what BRP is planing to do does work and some will not. SO THAN WHAT

 

[jonnysevel]

I have a 2013 RTL and I am thrilled that this recall came out. While I haven't experienced extreme heat...maybe it is my perception... I am glad to see that BRP is taking this on. I have no idea what they might do but I am confident that they will come up with something that works.. Their feet are kinda held to the fire. Then maybe after the recall the resale value will creep back up...
jonny

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

some of my friends call me MR. NEGATIVE, only because if i can't fix a problem i feel no one else can. ...........so i really hate to say it, but some will feel that what BRP is planing to do does work and some will not.

If everybody around me wasn't so negative, I wouldn't be so cynical! :gaah:

 

[Jeriatric]

Very Hot???

85 degress is "very hot"? That's laughable for starters. Not tomention the NO complaints comment. :cus:

Motorcycle News report. See if you read what I read.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/730/2.../2013-Model-Year-Can-Am-Spyder-RT-Recall.aspx

 

[KennW]

Many thanks for your prompt reply Spyder Ann 01 & Hayfield. With perfect riding conditions, Autumn and Winter I'm certainly hoping my 2013 RT will have had the fixes done to ensure I'll still be able to continue riding through next summer.
Cheers
Kenn

 

[arsquatch]

As an owner of a 2013 RT in California, I will be curious to see what the fix is going to be. Speculation is tough, but from reading the ODI website and all the associated documents, it seems like NHTSA is not looking at a band aid fix. If I read one of the letters right, they have to provide the defect information report to NHTSA as soon as it is finalized. So we will see what ends up happening in the coming weeks. I like everyone else is just hoping this solves the issue and we can get back to more important things, like riding....

 

[jaherbst]

I've got a Viper Red 2013 :f_spider: I havn't had any gas smell but I do get a lot of heat so I will just hang on and let this play out and see what happenes..

Your Latitude is too high for your Attitude. You need to live further south where the temps are higher to get the gas smell and heat. Consider your self lucky. Ohio Is pretty much north of the real heat belt.

Jack

 

[Bob Denman]

THAT's your problem; Jack... You just live where it's too warm... :shocked:
Come try out New York in January and February; I guarantee that you won't feel excessively warm...
If you'd like; I'd even be happy to let you stay at my house, and I'll come take care of yours... :thumbup:

 

[Dan McNally]

Many thanks for your prompt reply Spyder Ann 01 & Hayfield. With perfect riding conditions, Autumn and Winter I'm certainly hoping my 2013 RT will have had the fixes done to ensure I'll still be able to continue riding through next summer.
Cheers
Kenn

:hun:

 

[jetmech]

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I assume this recall is for ALL 2013 RT/RTS/RTL models?