Snowbelt Spyder
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Thought I would start a new thread rather than bury this. Below is the link to the TST regarding the alternator shaft squeal issue. Disappointingly, it’s not what we would have wanted.
It is not a Recall, nor is it a Warranty Campaign. It is a Technical Service Tip. It simply notifies the dealer that there is actually a problem and how to fix it. Because not all shafts squeal/chirp like this, the shop will have to confirm that yours does. Unfortunately, it doesn’t extend any warranty coverage for this specific problem, as a Warranty Campaign would. If you don’t have the BRP or BEST warranty in effect, you’re probably paying out of pocket, unless you have an existing case history on file. And, I’m not positive how that would work. Be your own advocate. So, rather than admitting to a manufacturing defect, BRP has referred to this as “wear”. But, at least a dealer can’t say, “they all do it”.
It is not a Recall, nor is it a Warranty Campaign. It is a Technical Service Tip. It simply notifies the dealer that there is actually a problem and how to fix it. Because not all shafts squeal/chirp like this, the shop will have to confirm that yours does. Unfortunately, it doesn’t extend any warranty coverage for this specific problem, as a Warranty Campaign would. If you don’t have the BRP or BEST warranty in effect, you’re probably paying out of pocket, unless you have an existing case history on file. And, I’m not positive how that would work. Be your own advocate. So, rather than admitting to a manufacturing defect, BRP has referred to this as “wear”. But, at least a dealer can’t say, “they all do it”.
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