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

[anthony422]

Spoke to BRP this morning they are supposed to email me what they plan to do with my bike I was told....I'll wait for that email

 

[maliamd]

Spoke to BRP this morning they are supposed to email me what they plan to do with my bike I was told....I'll wait for that email

opcorn:opcorn:opcorn::bbq::bbq::bbq:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

:shocked::hun: Where have you been hiding? The 2013 STs were the FIRST ones to have this issue addressed...
Did you forget about the new bodywork, and ECM re-flashes? :banghead:

But did they really FIX the issue?

 

[Bob Denman]

I was only addressing the issue of the "forgotten" status of the ST...

But; I DO think that their corrective measures have been largely effective, and I base that opinion upon what I've read in here...

 

[Raknid]

Cricket Cricket

So, I directly and respectfully asked @BRPcare twice in this thread about the gas fume issue and my 2012. Sadly, it looks like BRP is going to ignore my question and safety concern.

The silence does say a couple things. First, that BRP and the NHTSA are not looking into this gasoline fume issue. Secondly, by not even acknowledging the question I (and others) posed, it lends credence to what others have said - that they do not care. It is unfortunate that it may take a house fire, injury or death before the NHTSA and BRP acknowledge the problem and recommend a solution.

For those that will have resolution through the latest recall, and that thank BRP for 'stepping up', I do not believe it to be willingly or for altruistic reasons. They acted more so because their hand was forced with the threat of fines and penalties by the Canadian and US governments. I tried to keep an open mind but admit that I am disappointed and jaded now...

 

[latony007]

Hi Steve,you never answered my last three emails about my not being able to ride my bike because of the heat on my feet and the fact that my wife would not ride with me because of the heat/safety issues.
Because of that I traded the furnace in for the F3 and took a $6000.00 loss not to mention the money I spent to get it to the point I could ride it .
Will the people who have lost time and money be compensated by BRP?
Gene T

Ok that is never going to happen. Second you must have some faith. The F3 has barely hit the streets, its certainly not been hot enough for anyone to report heat issues on it yet and who knows what other problems it could have. I hope there is no issues but after being screwed by the last one im surprised you were willing to take that kind of hit for another one. I do think its ridiculous not to address this problem will all the years/models
I just recently got my 2008 and have been noticing the gas smell when i return from a ride. At first i thought i was just imagining it but its definitely there, it has had all its recalls done but these posts have me concerned about riding it in the summer now as it can get pretty hot here. I have not had any heat issues so far with this but i have not ridden in heat yet. i almost burned my leg off on my brothers 2012 RT so i know what the heat issue is. I can tell you where this whole problem stems from.... Building and testing these models in Quebec where the temp never rises above 80, if they are lucky!

They should have sent one down to AZ or someplace for a year to be tested, if they had they would have noticed the fact you can get your damn leg burned off and the gas smell you would have to imagine. Well i hope this fix at least helps out the 13 guys who seem to have been the worst off.

 

[scarecrow]

I am at a loss for words on the news that there is going to be a fix for the 2013 rt heat problem. Yes, We did own a 2013rts and did have all the problems that have been stated. My 13 did have the heat dissapation kit put on it as a try to fix the problem. It did not fix all the problems. After running the number of adding a new intake system and removing the Cat. along with the 3000 mile service we decided to trade it in. We were going to wait on the 2015's ,but with not that much differance between the 14 and the 15. We choose the 2014RTS instead. After taking a beating on the trade and throwing more money at it. We are very happy with our 2014RTS. Smoother, Quieter, and better Gas mileage.
For those of you who have stuck it out I hope the this is the fix to correct the problems.
For those of us that traded. I will always wonder if there was no heat problem. What would have been my trade-in really worth?????????

Ride Safe and Have Fun.

 

[NM Wrench]

Not Fixed

I have not been hiding! I have had the body panels replaced and ECM re-flashes done with hopes it would fix it. Sad to say it didn't! I refuse to spend more money on a new air cleaner and a cat delete to try again to make the heat problems go away when BRP should fix it. My wife won't even get on it anymore because of the heat problems and gas smell! Tried to trade it in on a F3 only to find out that in 9 months the value decreased 50% which made us upside down on it. So now we have a garage ornament!

:shocked::hun: Where have you been hiding? The 2013 STs were the FIRST ones to have this issue addressed...
Did you forget about the new bodywork, and ECM re-flashes? :banghead:

 

[wyliec]

I just recently got my 2008 and have been noticing the gas smell when i return from a ride. At first i thought i was just imagining it but its definitely there, it has had all its recalls done but these posts have me concerned about riding it in the summer now as it can get pretty hot here.

I have a 2008 which I purchased new. I used to get the gas smell; but, not all the time. BRP sent out replacement gas caps from model year 2008 to I don't know. Since the gas cap was replaced I've had no more gas smell. Of course, maybe not overfilling the gas tank causing spill over into the canister may have also stopped the problem, at least for me.

The only serious heat problem on my 2008 was almost burning my hand when touching the 'Y' panel (just ahead of the seat). On the 2008 and 2009 GS models, some Spyders had 'Y' gaskets that failed early, and that caused the 'Y' panel to heat up. As far as the heat on my right foot (in hot weather), it's bearable, and not a real issue to me.

 

[Bob Denman]

So, I directly and respectfully asked @BRPcare twice in this thread about the gas fume issue and my 2012. Sadly, it looks like BRP is going to ignore my question and safety concern.
/QUOTE]
They started this thread to address the problems with the 2013 models. :banghead:

 

[Bob Denman]

I have not been hiding! I have had the body panels replaced and ECM re-flashes done with hopes it would fix it. Sad to say it didn't! I refuse to spend more money on a new air cleaner and a cat delete to try again to make the heat problems go away when BRP should fix it. My wife won't even get on it anymore because of the heat problems and gas smell! Tried to trade it in on a F3 only to find out that in 9 months the value decreased 50% which made us upside down on it. So now we have a garage ornament!

Well; you've got yourself a $20,000 or so dollar paper weight, and a Better-Half who won't be caught dead on it... :gaah:

...Why WOULDN'T you want to fix it?

Sorry... This is about the only conclusion that I can find. :shocked:

 

[DrewNJ]

Well; you've got yourself a $20,000 or so dollar paper weight, and a Better-Half who won't be caught dead on it... :gaah:

...Why WOULDN'T you want to fix it?

Sorry... This is about the only conclusion that I can find. :shocked:

I'm glad you finally said it. If I had said it I would have just been called names and saying I have a bad NJ attitude. ...[emoji12]

 

[Jeriatric]

My washing machine doesn't have spin cycle this long!!

Denman...in any other post you'd have been peddling ice cream and cake by post 3.

Give the folks a break. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

I guess that I'm just not having one of my best days right now... :shocked:

We've got somebody with an ST complaining in a thread started about a fix for RTs...
...And we've got a 2012 RT owner wanting answers in a thread started about 2013 models... :dontknow:
I'm just confused... :shocked:


By the way; it's "Bob"...

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm glad you finally said it. If I had said it I would have just been called names and saying I have a bad NJ attitude. ...[emoji12]

Wel; you DO have a bad New Jersey attitude... :thumbup:
And just wait until you see what they start calling me! :shocked:

 

[DrewNJ]

Nothing to prove to anyone and no need to feel liked.....I just call it as it is....and a lot of people need thicker skin.....especially on the forums.
There's a LOT of whining that goes on here....much more than most other forums.
Anyway-

 

[Raknid]

So, I directly and respectfully asked @BRPcare twice in this thread about the gas fume issue and my 2012. Sadly, it looks like BRP is going to ignore my question and safety concern.
/QUOTE]
They started this thread to address the problems with the 2013 models. :banghead:

Yes... but we were all encouraged to contact the NHSTA and log issues, regardless of year, as all heat and fire concerns were being looked at. I even phoned the agency and they requested all years. I am sorry mine did not fit in the box... and happy that you are not affected.... but I still have real issue, Bob.

 

[Bob Denman]

Oh; I believe that your bike has an issue with fumes.
But why? :dontknow:
Is your evaporative canister getting raw fuel in it?
do you have a problem with boiling fuel?
Did you overfill the tank?

There ARE things that can be done to solve the problem... :thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Yes... but we were all encouraged to contact the NHSTA and log issues, regardless of year, as all heat and fire concerns were being looked at. I even phoned the agency and they requested all years. I am sorry mine did not fit in the box... and happy that you are not affected.... but I still have real issue, Bob.

I spoke at length with the NHTSA and they were definitely looking at gas fumes on all model years.

 

[jaherbst]

Well; you've got yourself a $20,000 or so dollar paper weight, and a Better-Half who won't be caught dead on it... :gaah:

...Why WOULDN'T you want to fix it?

Sorry... This is about the only conclusion that I can find. :shocked:

A little harsh don't ya think Bob. These are real problems. Try to remember what it was like prior to your 2014.:ani29:

Jack