2012 spyder RT catches fire

[youngers]

i wondered

what happened too the original poster , thought he was going sale parts off the cycle ... she was a " sudden camp fire for sure " was asking about the radio components ! { but lets see ----> cycle caught fire ---- he slips off a ladder in the rain , might just leave well enough alone :yikes:

 

[pegasus1300]

what happened too the original poster , thought he was going sale parts off the cycle ... she was a " sudden camp fire for sure " was asking about the radio components ! { but lets see ----> cycle caught fire ---- he slips off a ladder in the rain , might just leave well enough alone :yikes:

Only posted 7 times and hasn't been here since May 2018.I'd say he's gone and moved on.

 

[Illinois Boy]

An old thread, I realize, but was surprised no one mentioned the list of potential reasons for a fire on 2012's and 13's; especially "senior members".

Three recalls happened in 2012 and 2013, and all involved the risk of fires.

BRP recalled about 8,200 Spyders because brake fluid leaks could cause fires.
In 2012 it recalled about 34,000 because fuel vapours could leak due to an ill-fitting gas cap.

It also recalled 9,600 because fuel vapours could exit a vent hose in the engine compartment.

Just thought I would mention these in case the question comes up again. Hopefully, it will not.

 

[Ironbutt]

Heat Build up

My 2012 spyder caught fire while riding it in West Pembroke pines Florida on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at a traffic light I looked down to find flames coming up through the glove compartment cover and through the side panels thank God I was stopped and some people in cars helped me put it out now BRP says it's not there problem but after the gas cap was changed under the recall I could still smell gas fumes when I came to a stop I wonder how they can say it's not there problem and did / won't even look at the bike that's a load of crap I need a lawyer

BRP is one of the worst as far as concerns about customer safety. I have a 2013 RT Limited with excess heat build up issues, here is a few of the issues: Panel are changing color and warping from excess heat, Brake line melted two times, Brake Master Cyl melted from excess heat, soft brake peddle due to brake fluid getting to hot, wiring is brittle from excess heat, gas is boiling at times. Brake lien melted and was pouring brake fluid on the exhaust and a fire was prevented because I threw water on it, smoke was coming from under the RT. Before you ask, Yes the Recall was done and double checked that it was done right. The dealer has advised that I do not ride the Spyder due to safety concerns. BRP is offering to do very little, mostly temporary thing that will not fix the problem. BRP first comment was "yes the 2013 has heat issues some worst than others. You purchased the unit so deal with it. Of course the best one was when I called BRP customer service and reported a burn on my ankle: BRP "Were you wearing tennis shoes?" Me No, work boots the lace up to the ankle the burn was above the boot, BRP "well you need to wear taller boots.
I also am looking for a product liability Attorney. Just to be clear my dealer has bent over backward to try and resolve the issues but BRP just don't care about the customer, plus I feel they have put my life at risk by not fixing the problem. Just a bunch of crooks as I see it. Plus I have found that the BRP folks are very dis-honest

 

[Freddy]

Just more of the same old story of BRP and their Customer service and their product's reliability. So sad.

Some folks would suggest you trade it in on a new one - at a different dealership. I suggest you unload yourself of it somehow and by a machine with a reputation for reliability.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

BRP is one of the worst as far as concerns about customer safety. I have a 2013 RT Limited with excess heat build up issues, here is a few of the issues: Panel are changing color and warping from excess heat, Brake line melted two times, Brake Master Cyl melted from excess heat, soft brake peddle due to brake fluid getting to hot, wiring is brittle from excess heat, gas is boiling at times. Brake lien melted and was pouring brake fluid on the exhaust and a fire was prevented because I threw water on it, smoke was coming from under the RT. Before you ask, Yes the Recall was done and double checked that it was done right. The dealer has advised that I do not ride the Spyder due to safety concerns. BRP is offering to do very little, mostly temporary thing that will not fix the problem. BRP first comment was "yes the 2013 has heat issues some worst than others. You purchased the unit so deal with it. Of course the best one was when I called BRP customer service and reported a burn on my ankle: BRP "Were you wearing tennis shoes?" Me No, work boots the lace up to the ankle the burn was above the boot, BRP "well you need to wear taller boots.
I also am looking for a product liability Attorney. Just to be clear my dealer has bent over backward to try and resolve the issues but BRP just don't care about the customer, plus I feel they have put my life at risk by not fixing the problem. Just a bunch of crooks as I see it. Plus I have found that the BRP folks are very dis-honest

I would file a report with the NHTSA. They did a full investigation into BRP after the initial 13 recall proved ineffective. I have not heard of anyone else that is still having severe issues with their 13 after the 2nd recall work was performed.

 

[Firefly]

My 2012 spyder caught fire while riding it in West Pembroke pines Florida on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at a traffic light I looked down to find flames coming up through the glove compartment cover and through the side panels thank God I was stopped and some people in cars helped me put it out now BRP says it's not there problem but after the gas cap was changed under the recall I could still smell gas fumes when I came to a stop I wonder how they can say it's not there problem and did / won't even look at the bike that's a load of crap I need a lawyer

This really isn't an issue for BRP to take care of.... that is what your insurance company is for.
Gas powered vechiles can and do catch on fire sometimes. It's not common on Spyders, but has happened to a few dozen that I'm aware of.
The gas smell and fires *may* be related to over-filled gas tanks and liquid gas getting into the evap canister... which is why I removed the evap cans on my older Spyders.

Sorry for your troubles. I would have let it burn to the ground myself.

Hopefully your insurance company will take good care of you. :thumbup: