2013 RT Elevated Temperature in Engine Compartment - Safety Campaign

[finless]

I think JC might be the first to report on the fix! :bowdown:

I cannot wait to hear :yes:

Bob

 

[taxmyzer]

Pictures

Good Luck!

And of course: we're expecting a full report on all of this...

You forgot to mention pictures Bob, lots of pictures...

 

[StanProff]

This appears to be where the adjustable air vents are mounted! Is BRP going to refund the money I paid for them? It a pears that I can no longer use them.
I am glad they came up with a solution, so I was wondering what I will do with these vents I invested in?
Please correct me if I am wrong.

there are plenty of '10's 11's 12's and 14's that they will fit. should be easy to sell.

 

[MouthPiece]

Hey mouthpiece that's great. Hopefully by Monday or Tuesday we will have pics and a review.

I certainly will. Service tech is booked up tomorrow, Saturday, so it looks like Monday.

​Chris

 

[KennW]

Only downside I can see with the new vents is saying goodbye to my immaculate under tupperware area.
Oh well after owing Harley's am used to spending hours cleaning my bikes.
Did so enjoy the ease of just a quick going over with waterless wash and a quick rub with spray on Polish after a ride.
For a cooler ride I believe I can handle almost anything.

 

[robmorg]

What's wrong with "plastic chrome"? :shocked:

Nothing, Bob. On your bike it looks GREAT! :doorag:

 

[robmorg]

I think the problem will be the jig and tool to cut the panel!

But some of us good with a Dremel can probably handle it with the paper template

Bob

That would leave me out. Good thing I'm getting them for free. :sour:

But if I were you, Bob, I wouldn't give up hope that you could get the same deal. Remember that the NHSTA investigation included MORE than just the 2013 RT's. After the the first go-around with the 2013's, you may be next.

 

[WellsboroSpyder]

I have the new panels on my ST-S and really haven't noticed water getting in since I haven't been thru a hard rain. But bugs can get in. I would think neither water nor bugs would cause any harm. Just think about the average motorcycle that has no panels and what they go thru.

Us 2013 rt owners already had a recall to fix an issue of water entering the back of the fuse box. Snorkel is close to the fuse box and the upper power connection 2013 have on the left side.

 

[finless]

That would leave me out. Good thing I'm getting them for free. :sour:

But if I were you, Bob, I wouldn't give up hope that you could get the same deal. Remember that the NHSTA investigation included MORE than just the 2013 RT's. After the the first go-around with the 2013's, you may be next.

Where di you here this? I thought it was all focused on the 2013's?

Bob

 

[rtotten]

This past Thursday I finally took my 2013 RT in for its 3K mile service, it is only a little over due it has 5K on it. When I dropped it off they said they had ordered the kits, but had not received them yet, but would let me know when they came it. About 4:30 yesterday afternoon, I got a call, that they might not with my bike until next next Monday because they were in the middle of putting the recall kit on my bike. No call hey we got the kit in and we are going to put the kit in. They just went ahead and it. Lucky Me!:banghead: Suns out I want to Ride!

 

[oldguyinTX]

Where di you here this? I thought it was all focused on the 2013's?

Bob

You are right Bob, it is only 2013 RT's.

 

[robmorg]

Where di you here this? I thought it was all focused on the 2013's?

Bob

Bob,

As you know, this particular recall and Warranty Bulletin is focused on only the 2013 RT, but the NHTSA investigation is not. I've always just assumed that BRP is starting with the 2013 RT's because these are the worst cases. I'm just saying that it wouldn't surprise me if BRP were to issue some warranty bulletins for heat on some other years as well, after they get a chance to observe the field results of the current campaign. To me, that approach would just make sense.

 

[Myron Ah]

Re call repairs

My repairs are set for June 19th. We shall see what and how they work. I've had mine for 1 year and had no real issues with "over" heating. It does get hot. The gas smell was there now and then too. Not real hot in Maine usually and I avoid traffic if possible. I'll let you know.ray:

 

[Larry rt]

Mine is scheduled for June 9th, will see how well the dealer does on the install. They said it will take two days,first install for them.They want to take it slow. Will post when I pick it up how it went.

 

[Bob Denman]

Us 2013 rt owners already had a recall to fix an issue of water entering the back of the fuse box. Snorkel is close to the fuse box and the upper power connection 2013 have on the left side.

It shouldn't be an issue... Assuming that you DID have this issue addressed! :thumbup:

 

[hutchi56]

Just got back from dealer. They finished their first. Working on the second. The tech said it took 9 hrs on the first one. Here's a couple of pics.

 

[cuznjohn]

Just got back from dealer. They finished their first. Working on the second. The tech said it took 9 hrs on the first one. Here's a couple of pics.

vent looks pretty good, but me being me i would wait till riding season is over and paint them the color of the bike

 

[Tulefog]

Two weeks and Brownie gets altered

I am set up to take mine into Clawson's in Fresno in two weeks. in the meantime I am leaving the Central Valley early in the morning and camp at Morro Bay on the coast for a few days. It is going to be at or over 100F here so a good time to get out of here.

When i talked to the service department, I told them someone had stolen my catalytic convertor and replaced it with a straightpipe. They said they see that a lot.
Like the other recalls, I plan on keeping the recall kit instructions along with my manual on the bike. it may save someone a lot of looking in the future, maybe my grandson.

I like the scoops and whether this, the canister and the fuel system changes solve the problems remains to be seen. I have only rarely had the smell of gas when parked. Usually i fuel up before going home, the last motorcycle i had was notorious for boiling gas, that was one of the ways that i controlled it. As far as heat goes, pulling out the catalytic convertor, and thermo wrapping the headers seem to helped that a great deal.

I hope this solves the problems and the distractions this has caused.
In any event, i know i have been helped a lot by the advice and experience of people who would otherwise be strangers on this website; thank you all. Both in money and stress it has cost BRP and its customers a lot.

 

[WellsboroSpyder]

It shouldn't be an issue... Assuming that you DID have this issue addressed! :thumbup:

I have every recall taken care of. And BRP assumed it shouldn't be an issue when They stuck the wrong engine in the frame the engineers designed for something different. In between the two snorkels is a lot of wiring to get wet under the switch panel

 

[WellsboroSpyder]

It shouldn't be an issue... Assuming that you DID have this issue addressed! :thumbup:

Just my observation. You keep comenting about our concerns with the 2013, but from your profile looks like you gave up on the 2013 right from the begining.