Does Modding Void Warranty

[Clinty76]

I was wondering if adding lights, highway pegs, and other non Can-Am items voids the warranty.

I was thinking about adding this to my 2011 RTS, but was worried it would void my warranty! Especially, because I bought the extended!

KewlMetal Can-Am Spyder RT Run-Turn-Brake LED

 

[ARtraveler]

I am guessing that dress up mods would have no effect on warranty coverage. If you were to tear into the engine, computers, make major changes to the configuration of the bike--that would probably be an issue. Most people from the site have made many mods and warranty issues have not come up very often. Others will chime in and make comments and suggestions.

 

[bone crusher]

I was wondering if adding lights, highway pegs, and other non Can-Am items voids the warranty.

I was thinking about adding this to my 2011 RTS, but was worried it would void my warranty! Especially, because I bought the extended!

KewlMetal Can-Am Spyder RT Run-Turn-Brake LED

Only if the mods can be proven to cause a failure covered by the warranty...unfortunately, you might have to fight your dealer and they'll tend to win...bring a lawsuit and good luck.

Most here have tons of mods...most of what you do shouldn't damage any vital functions...however, if you do blow your engine out and you have a lot of mods, good luck...you'll likely be SOL...

 

[tweeder]

Only if the mods can be proven to cause a failure covered by the warranty...unfortunately, you might have to fight your dealer and they'll tend to win...bring a lawsuit and good luck.

Most here have tons of mods...most of what you do shouldn't damage any vital functions...however, if you do blow your engine out and you have a lot of mods, good luck...you'll likely be SOL...

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[Firefly]

There are federal laws that protect us all about this very issue. They CAN NOT just 'void' your warranty for adding 3rd party mods. They have to prove that your modification caused the failure that they are not wanting to cover.
They can't void replacing your engine because you used HID lights for example.

Best thing to do is make your mods easily reversible back to 'stock' so if you have a problem you can switch it back to see if your mod did indeed have anything to do with the problem.

Buy quality aftermarket items and you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

 

[GeoffCee]

The Spyder RT in the UK is an expensive machine but it comes with a two year BRP warranty and free breakdown cover stretching across the whole of Europe. I am impressed by this. It shows, IMO, that BRP has confidence in its product and wants Spyder riders to enjoy their investment to the full. :doorag:

I don't think they will be picky over mods and additions that have no impact on the basic functioning of their machines, if this was a concern of BRP there would probably be a tight no-mod clause written into the warranty. :f_spider:

 

[Raptor]

The Spyder RT in the UK is an expensive machine but it comes with a two year BRP warranty and free breakdown cover stretching across the whole of Europe. I am impressed by this. It shows, IMO, that BRP has confidence in its product and wants Spyder riders to enjoy their investment to the full. :doorag:

I don't think they will be picky over mods and additions that have no impact on the basic functioning of their machines, if this was a concern of BRP there would probably be a tight no-mod clause written into the warranty. :f_spider:

:agree: So much for the Big-Bore kit and Aerocharcher Turbo I wanted to put on! Now THAT would pretty much void the warranty! :roflblack:

 

[Firefly]

The Spyder RT in the UK is an expensive machine but it comes with a two year BRP warranty and free breakdown cover stretching across the whole of Europe. I am impressed by this. It shows, IMO, that BRP has confidence in its product and wants Spyder riders to enjoy their investment to the full. :doorag:

I don't think they will be picky over mods and additions that have no impact on the basic functioning of their machines, if this was a concern of BRP there would probably be a tight no-mod clause written into the warranty. :f_spider:

Here in the USA they can't have such stipulations in a warranty- we have federal and state laws that protect us consumers.

You could add the turbo and big-bore kit and while it would probably void any damage caused to the engine and drivetrain, the rest of your warranty would be intact (lights, electronics, etc....)

 

[GeoffCee]

Here in the USA they can't have such stipulations in a warranty- we have federal and state laws that protect us consumers.

We are also protected as consumers. Everything we buy, for instance, must be fit for its intended purpose and the statutory period for goods to meet this stipulation is 12 months. At around Christmas time every year faulty toys (typically imported cheap goods from the Far East) are removed from store shelves for being either dangerous or unfit. :sour:

Manufacturers have their rights, too. For instance, BRP's oil change and servicing schedule is a stipulation by the manufacturer which the purchaser is obliged to observe. Non-compliance with the schedule is likely to have warranty implications in the event of a claim, hence the Servicing Booklet which records the date and milage of scheduled servicing work carried out by the dealer.

 

[bone crusher]

We are also protected as consumers. Everything we buy, for instance, must be fit for its intended purpose and the statutory period for goods to meet this stipulation is 12 months. At around Christmas time every year faulty toys (typically imported cheap goods from the Far East) are removed from store shelves for being either dangerous or unfit. :sour:

Manufacturers have their rights, too. For instance, BRP's oil change and servicing schedule is a stipulation by the manufacturer which the purchaser is obliged to observe. Non-compliance with the schedule is likely to have warranty implications in the event of a claim, hence the Servicing Booklet which records the date and milage of scheduled servicing work carried out by the dealer.

Good points and very true...if you can't 'prove' the maintenance was done, your warranty could be voided.

Also, some dealers do not mark the book...however, they will have a record of the service in the computer...this will suffice...also, they will go to bat for you if you are giving them money all the time for service if there is ever an issue...