NHTSA COMPLAINTS

[ABN350F]

All below you will find some statistics that I pulled from the NHTSA website regarding CAN AM SPYDER complaints. Please if you are experiencing mechanical issues with your SPYDER take the time to file a NHTSA complaint as this organization will act on our behalf as a consumer advocate!

NHTSA Complaints
2008 CAN AM SPYDER (24 Complaints)
18 Steering, 3 electronic stability, one suspension, one engine cooling, 1 fuel system

2009 CAN AM SPYDER (6 Complaints)
3 Steering, one powertrain, one unknown, one engine cooling

2010 CAN AM SPYDER (no Complaints)

Please follow the following link to NHTSA:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

 

[Firefly]

All below you will find some statistics that I pulled from the NHTSA website regarding CAN AM SPYDER complaints. Please if you are experiencing mechanical issues with your SPYDER take the time to file a NHTSA complaint as this organization will act on our behalf as a consumer advocate!

NHTSA Complaints
2008 CAN AM SPYDER (24 Complaints)
18 Steering, 3 electronic stability, one suspension, one engine cooling, 1 fuel system

2009 CAN AM SPYDER (6 Complaints)
3 Steering, one powertrain, one unknown, one engine cooling

2010 CAN AM SPYDER (no Complaints)

Please follow the following link to NHTSA:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

:agree:

Gotta file a complaint if you have a problem and want something done. Pretty low numbers overall. The NHTSA took action after only about 5 of us had filed reports---which is what got the recall rolling and the fixes happening.:thumbup:

 

[ABN350F]

Class Action Suit

I have several questions. Do we have any attorenys that ride Spyders? If so, have you considered a Class Action Suit against BRP on behalf of all Spyder owners?

Just thoughts!

 

[Lamonster]

I have several questions. Do we have any attorenys that ride Spyders? If so, have you considered a Class Action Suit against BRP on behalf of all Spyder owners?

Just thoughts!

I just looked at your post history and the only problem I see you've had was a bad o-ring. Looks like your Spyder is treating you pretty good to me. :dontknow:

 

[COOLMACHINE]

I just looked at your post history and the only problem I see you've had was a bad o-ring. Looks like your Spyder is treating you pretty good to me. :dontknow:

Come on Lamont.... after the o-ring goes, I only see trouble ahead. :joke:

BTW, I've got 15XXX on my Spyder and love it! Come on spring time.

 

[MouthPiece]

I have several questions. Do we have any attorenys that ride Spyders? If so, have you considered a Class Action Suit against BRP on behalf of all Spyder owners?

I am, but my forte' is criminal defense. Class action lawsuits are a specie in and of themselves. Hope this answers and helps.

Chris Ray

 

[ABN350F]

Lamonster

Yeah! I have been rather lucky so far -- my O-ring only had me down for about 1 week. I have had some of the minor symptoms after the updates -- engine revving, SE5 stuck in 5th Gear after high speed stop, backfire -- but all solved with turning the key to the off position and restarting the bike.

My comment about a Class action suit -- is a last ditch effort for spyder owners. Im all about giving BRP a chance to do the right thing like Toyota is currently doing before something so extreme.

I was only wondering if anyone was thinking about litigation.

Im pretty satisfied with my spyder and service from my local dealer and I hope that I do not experience the DPS failure -- knock on wood!

 

[Recluze]

All below you will find some statistics that I pulled from the NHTSA website regarding CAN AM SPYDER complaints. Please if you are experiencing mechanical issues with your SPYDER take the time to file a NHTSA complaint as this organization will act on our behalf as a consumer advocate!

NHTSA Complaints
2008 CAN AM SPYDER (24 Complaints)
18 Steering, 3 electronic stability, one suspension, one engine cooling, 1 fuel system

2009 CAN AM SPYDER (6 Complaints)
3 Steering, one powertrain, one unknown, one engine cooling

2010 CAN AM SPYDER (no Complaints)

Please follow the following link to NHTSA:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

I filed a complaint about 2 weeks ago so maybe the 2010 data has not caught up yet. Or they ignored me. I am good either way.

 

[Firefly]

I filed a complaint about 2 weeks ago so maybe the 2010 data has not caught up yet. Or they ignored me. I am good either way.

The dates do not refer to when the complain was filed--- they refer to the production year of the vehicle....:thumbup:

 

[Firefly]

Yeah! I have been rather lucky so far -- my O-ring only had me down for about 1 week. I have had some of the minor symptoms after the updates -- engine revving, SE5 stuck in 5th Gear after high speed stop, backfire -- but all solved with turning the key to the off position and restarting the bike.

My comment about a Class action suit -- is a last ditch effort for spyder owners. Im all about giving BRP a chance to do the right thing like Toyota is currently doing before something so extreme.

I was only wondering if anyone was thinking about litigation.

Im pretty satisfied with my spyder and service from my local dealer and I hope that I do not experience the DPS failure -- knock on wood!

Since there is a recall in process right now , I think bringing lawyers into the fray is unnecessary. Seems to me BRP is light years ahead of Toyota pertaining to our DPS issues. A half dozen reports and we got recall action within 6 months or so.:thumbup: Not too bad-- especially for a government run program...

I've always considered the NHTSA for reporting safety issues, not minor problems like squeaky brakes, etc. which BRP has been taking care of under standard warranty.

 

[mxz600]

I have several questions. Do we have any attorenys that ride Spyders? If so, have you considered a Class Action Suit against BRP on behalf of all Spyder owners?

Just thoughts!

What would this lawsuit be about, down time? You want to sue over the lost opportunity to ride while your Spyder was in the shop. As of this date and time, you have no case.

 

[Way2Fast]

Lets see what happens when all the Spyders that have been in hibernation wake up in the Spring. If the "fixed" steering issues persist it might be personal injury lawsuits that come into play.

 

[SpyderGirl]

Add one more under the steering portion of the 2008's.... grrr.... :cus:

I went ahead and filed a report even though I really didn't have much of an incident. The more information they have, the better.

I also left Carlo a message yesterday, but I haven't heard back from him yet.

 

[czdaryle]

this is what scares me

http://corsicanadailysun.com/local/x212388655/Former-educator-dies-in-motorcycle-crash

 

[TexasTripod]

I filed a report with NHTSA several days ago (Dont know if it's in their data-base yet). Carlo called me 2-22-10 to discuss my problem and arrangements are being made to trailer my Spyder back to Houston for a second time (First time was on my dime). I have to admit that Carlo seems genuinely concerned and he seems to have been thrust into the middle of a situation not of his making and thats a tough position to be in. Hopefully this time the technician will actually test ride my Spyder for several miles before claiming it's fixed and telling me to come get it. Will keep everyone posted.

 

[bone crusher]

I have several questions. Do we have any attorenys that ride Spyders? If so, have you considered a Class Action Suit against BRP on behalf of all Spyder owners?

Just thoughts!

What would be the class action suit? There are no damages...injuries, death, etc...would classify as such...hence, no lawsuit...you can't just sue because you are upset with BRP taking a while to respond to a problem...you have to have substantial damages to warrant a lawsuit...

 

[Firefly]

What would be the class action suit? There are no damages...injuries, death, etc...would classify as such...hence, no lawsuit...you can't just sue because you are upset with BRP taking a while to respond to a problem...you have to have substantial damages to warrant a lawsuit...

Not to mention the recall was voluntary and BRP has plenty of proof showing they have been working on a solution.

 

[bone crusher]

Not to mention the recall was voluntary and BRP has plenty of proof showing they have been working on a solution.

It'd get thrown out anyway as there are no damages...that would be the first thing that a judge would look at...no damages, no case. After my discussion with Carlo, I believe that BRP has a tricky one they're dealing with and they'll come up with a solution...hopefully sooner as opposed to later...Carlo told me that he's been on a bike when the steering locked...he understands everyones' frustration and is trying to have BRP open up more channels of communication with us end users! However, for now, we have to believe BRP and Carlo at face value when he says that they are working hard on a solution....we have to remember that the first solution didn't work for some so now they're going to be even that much more careful...

 

[jgwoods]

Yeah! I have been rather lucky so far -- my O-ring only had me down for about 1 week. I have had some of the minor symptoms after the updates -- engine revving, SE5 stuck in 5th Gear after high speed stop, backfire -- but all solved with turning the key to the off position and restarting the bike.

My comment about a Class action suit -- is a last ditch effort for spyder owners. Im all about giving BRP a chance to do the right thing like Toyota is currently doing before something so extreme...."

Toyota isn't doing the right thing. The problems will turn out to be a combination of driver error and electronics issues resulting from bad choices in their designs- like leaving out fuel shut off when the brakes are applied- a common feature in many ECUs.

As for BRP, I think they are still trying to figure things out, and stonewalling in the meantime. Their intentions are good, but we shall see what happens if the fix for DPS problems turns out to be an expensive fix for them....

 

[SpyderWolf]

this is what scares me

http://corsicanadailysun.com/local/x212388655/Former-educator-dies-in-motorcycle-crash

It also scares everyone else; however, it was never substantiated that her accident was caused by a steering malfunction. There is a chance it may have been, but that is all speculation at best.

I would actually like to see the numbers for how many Spyders of each model year have been sold in the US. Then we could compare that to the number of reports the NHTSA has recorded, along with those who have posted on here about having the issues. The numbers may actually speak much better themselves than the rest of us could.

I am also concerned about the steering issue, and waiting for BRP to announce they have found a final solution to it. But the talk of filing a class action lawsuit is very premature in this instance. If the lawsuit was able to be filed, what resolution would you be looking for? A guarantee that nothing is ever going to go wrong with your Spyder? Reimbursement for the time that you could not ride it?

I would think if anyone had the notion, and possible opportunity to sue on those grounds, it would be Deb and Brian. Yet I have never seen them post any statements to that effect. :dontknow: