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Installing Trailer hitch - avoiding obstruction in axle housing?

Just got back from my dealer and there was an issue.
He has my new axle on order, and I may have it on by
the weekend. Under warranty. :)
 
I asked my dealer about this. She had heard of this issue on RT's but not F3's. She's going to look into it and if she finds anything I'll update here.
 
My dealer confirmed the issue on F3's as well. She ordered the replacement parts but if supply chain issues prevented BRP from building the bikes with the correct axle I wonder if supply chain issues will prevent them from shipping the replacement parts?

I'm just glad I still have an older Spyder to ride.
 
How difficult is the axle swap? My new RT Limited is in same boat. If dealer ships bike to me without the correct axle, can I do the swap, or is this a dealer type of repair?
 
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Brentc said:
How difficult is the axle swap? My new rt limited is in same boat. If dealer ships bike to me without the correct axle, can I do the swap, or is this a dealer type of repair?
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You can, but if the replacement axle is covered under warranty so would the labor. I would have the dealer do it.
 
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BRP sourced axles from additional suppliers to get product out the door. In many cases the axles have a hole that is smaller in diameter than required to install the trailer hitch bolt or in some cases the axles are solid.

BRP is offering a replacement axle to those installing a hitch. However, initially I was told by my dealer that this was only for customers installing a factory hitch and not an aftermarket kit. I squawked by writing a civil letter of complaint to my dealer who agreed to install the new axle for free.

My logic was that most buyers of 2022 Spyders already paid a premium (commodity fee) and had to take delayed delivery of their unit. Up until 2022 Spyders came factory ready to install a hitch without any additional cost other than the hitch itself. The courtesy bulletin is 2022-12 and dealers should be well aware of it by now.

I will be curious if all dealers are telling their clients they need to purchase a BRP hitch in order to get the axle installed for free. IMO, it's a cheap shot. I found an aftermarket hitch for $299 on sale with wiring harness vs. $669 (list) for a BRP hitch. Good luck in getting your issue addressed/resolved.
 
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I just went to a closer dealership (not where I purchased my F3T) with the bulletin in hand. They wanted to charge me $ for the newer axle, plus labor, AND tried to sell me the BRP trailer hitch! Then charge me more for installation too! My F3T is still on factory warranty. Will call the dealership where I bought it and see what they say! Thanks for the info.

BTW, CanAmSpyderaccesories out of Canada have an awesome hitch and “plug-and-play” light harness for very reasonable price, and states “will not void factory warranty”.
 
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The 22s are coming like yours WITHOUT the hollow axle. It's due to a parts supply issue for BRP that was preventing bikes from being built.
I've experienced the same situation on my 2022 F3-T. The Bulletin # is PA&A 2022-12...rear wheel axle replacement needed. Have dealt directly with BRP and have a case # opened. BRP called my dealership, they found the "RECALL" notice, but NO dealership had been notified about this situation. When given my VIN # this did NOT show up for CORRECT axle replacement. The service manager went through all correspondence to BRP, already ordered the replacement axle and nut. This IS a WARRANTY, RECALL bulletin and NO charge to customer for parts and labor. The required parts listed for SOLUTION are: Rear wheel axle-705501691 nut- 250100170. PLEASE keep in mind there is an expiration date of October, 2024. Sorry for the late response and info,
 
I know this may be a late post. I’ve researched this problem to the final decision from BRP Warranty department. The final decision from them is: “When INSTALLING the hitch (THEIR BRP trailer hitch assembly) and the solid axle needs to be swapped out for the “hollow” axle, then there is no charge for parts or labor, for the $99 axle and new nut. The BRP hitch unit costs $800. I just told my dealer order me the correct axle and nut ($110 total) and when part/s arrive he would install it for free. I would do it myself, but I want it done by a BRP cert. mechanic so it’s under warranty.
 
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Sorry I'm late on this, the “hollow” axle was a “bulletin”. 2022’s had a supply issue and put in “solid axles”. I’ve gone around with BRP warranty and my dealership, for over 2 months!! Final response was “If there is a problem with installing a trailer hitch, (being a solid axle) BRP would send a new “hollow” axle to accommodate THEIR trailer hitch assembly!!" In other words, they want YOU to purchase THEIR entire trailer hitch (NOW $789) and then there would be no charge for the “hollow axle” and nut!! I just picked up the required “hollow” axle and the “jam nut”, now waiting on the long shaft that goes through the axle.
 
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Nope. I have a copy of the service bulletin; Can-Am will replace the solid axle for free, but the service bulletin expires 10/24. My dealer tried same bs.

Also, not true you have to buy OEM parts. Harley just lost million $$$ lawsuit with FTC for trying the same story! You can do all the work yourself; have someone else do it; and even use aftermarket parts, and the warranty is still good.
 
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I just started down this rabbit hole also. New 2022 RT Ltd. Traded in 2015 and removed the BRP hitch to install on new bike, guess what, axle bore is too small to accept the axle bolt. Saw the bulletin and was wondering if it pertains to new hitch kits sold or are older hitches (which physically slide on and fit) excluded from any "warranty" recall? Could a machine shop shave down the diameter of the axle bolt to fit? Would it still be safe?
 
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We had the same problem on our 2022 RT. We had to buy a new axle. The old one will not work. The new axle has a hole all of the way through it. We had to order it from a Can-Am dealer and the cost was just over a $100 for the axle. No matter what trailer hitch you have, you have to replace the axle.
 
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I just started down this rabbit hole also. New 2022 RT Ltd. Traded in 2015 and removed the BRP hitch to install on new bike, guess what, axle bore is too small to accept the axle bolt. Saw the bulletin and was wondering if it pertains to new hitch kits sold or are older hitches (which physically slide on and fit) excluded from any "warranty" recall? Could a machine shop shave down the diameter of the axle bolt to fit? Would it still be safe?
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I don't have a hitch, but I am a machinist. I wouldn't have the axle BOLT reduced to a smaller size. That could mean a less holding or torquing problem. What has been proven, is that the axle hole has been made bigger by BRP without cause for failure. So in this case, the axle might be case hardened and real problem to just "drill out". If the machine shop has a carbide bit drill of the proper diameter, drilling it out could work. If you can't get a new axle per the recall bulletin, which looks like it expires 10-2024, then just buy the proper axle with proper size hole in it.
 
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Maybe some confusion on my end. My wheel/axle assembly is hollow all the way thru, but the long hitch securing bolt is the issue I have, as the one from my old BRP hitch is too big in diameter to fit thru to the other side. Does anyone have the correct part# for the proper sized bolt? And can I reuse the castle nut and washers?
 
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Maybe some confusion on my end. My wheel/axle assembly is hollow all the way thru but the long hitch securing bolt is The issue I have as the one from my old BRP hitch is to big in diameter to fit thru to the other side, does anyone have the correct part# for the propre sized bolt and can I reuse the castle nut and washers?
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Your 'wheel/axle assembly might be hollow all the way thru', but what pretty much everyone who has posted in this thread is saying is that most likely, it's NOT the bolt from your old hitch that's the issue!! :lecturef_smilie:

Read thru the entire thread from the beginning, maybe look up this BRP Technical Service Bulletin # is PA&A 2022-12 Rear Wheel Axle Replacement Needed. Then Re-read post #28 above - due to sourcing problems, BRP supplied Spyders (around the time yours was made) with axles that either had a 'too small' hole thru the middle, or the axle was entirely solid - so it's the AXLE itself, which is the problem, and NOT your bolt!! You need to take a copy of that TSB to your dealer and get the correct AXLE; in which case, if they don't actually give you new castle nut and washers with that correct axle, you should be able to re-use your existing castle nut & washers! There is no other part# for the BOLT, cos you already have the correct BOLT, you just don't have the correct AXLE! Going by one of the posts above, the correct Part#'s required are - Rear wheel axle - 705501691 & Nut - 250100170 ... :rolleyes:

So you DO NOT need to get a smaller dia bolt for your hitch - BRP do not, as far as anyone here so far is aware, supply one; and purchasing elsewhere or machining down your existing bolt is potentially a safety issue that could cost you dearly in the event that your hitch parts company with your Spyder due to the sub-standard & non-OEM hitch bolt you used!! Possibly that's an unlikely event, but who knows?! Are you feeling lucky?? :dontknow:

Just get the correct axle, use the bolt you already have, the one that came with your hitch, and all your problems should be solved! :thumbup:
 
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Hitch availability in Australia?

Martin in Qld has no stock of tow hitches for 2019 F3. Where else can one be purchased? Asking for a friend.
 
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