NHTSA Recall on 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT & ST models

[BRPcare]

Hi everyone,

We're being advised that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States is giving us the go-ahead to release information on the safety recall regarding the tandem master cylinder manifold inlet. This recall had already been announced in Canada, and we are now at liberty to announce it in the United States as well.

Our dealer network in the United States is currently being fully briefed on this safety recall and on the solution devised by BRP to address it. In addition, owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by BRP.

At this time, the recall does not yet seem to be live on the official NHTSA website; but should appear shortly. We will keep you informed of any further developments.

 

[wis2013rtltd]

Thanks for the update

Although I know you may not be at liberty to say, I will ask anyways... Should we park them until we hear from our dealer, or just operate as usual? I know some recalls specify one way or another.
I appreciate your post, I think it speaks highly of brp to mention this on this forum. On a side note, 9000 miles on our 13RT Ltd. and I only have two issues I hope will be addressed for safety and comfort.
The boiling fuel in the tank and heat emitting from the passenger side as has been mentioned many times here. Thanks BRP!!!!

 

[Chupaca]

Let's see..!!

if the parts will be available for dealers to make the needed changes. It will be rough to hear the recall and not be able to have the work done...just hoping for all the new owners...!! :gaah:

 

[eagleeye299]

Bump

 

[Flanker]

bump

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks for the information! :thumbup:
Now we wait to see what gets released... :bbq:

 

[BRPcare]

Although I know you may not be at liberty to say, I will ask anyways... Should we park them until we hear from our dealer, or just operate as usual?

Hi wis2013rtltd,

The mention on the Canadian Q&A about riding your vehicle also applies to the U.S.:

Should I continue to ride my 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT or ST until the safety recall is performed on my vehicle?
As you are now aware of the details of this safety recall, if you continue to ride your vehicle make sure to give yourself enough time to react. Contact your dealer at your earliest convenience.
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[Pirate looks at --]

Question

Hi wis2013rtltd,

The mention on the Canadian Q&A about riding your vehicle also applies to the U.S.:

Should I continue to ride my 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT or ST until the safety recall is performed on my vehicle?
As you are now aware of the details of this safety recall, if you continue to ride your vehicle make sure to give yourself enough time to react. Contact your dealer at your earliest convenience.
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Steve, thanks for the update. I am not too sure what you mean by enough time to react? Can you offer any clarification?

Thanks

 

[Magdave]

So those of us that may have partially melted ones will have to live with damaged parts unless it totally fails? We know what happens to plastic that has been overheated it becomes brittle and may fail after our warranty ends. Is anything being done to eliminate the boiling gas situation and gas odors?

 

[OldCowboy]

Steve, thanks for the update. I am not too sure what you mean by enough time to react? Can you offer any clarification?

Thanks

I think it means 'get off before you catch on fire.' :yikes::yikes:

 

[murphybrown]

You make the decision

As I see it, for me (even though I don't ryde a 2013) . If I'm old enough, and have a functioning thought process (If I don't I'd better stop ryding) I can determine what I consider "enough time to react". The good Lord gave us a brain and intelligence and He wanted us to use them. Common sense? now IMHO that appears to be underdeveloped in alot of people.
I for one say a huge THANK YOU to Steve/BRP for posting here....they sure didn't have to. Great customer service :thumbup:

Steve, thanks for the update. I am not too sure what you mean by enough time to react? Can you offer any clarification?

Thanks

 

[BeeYellow58]

Called BRP

Hi everyone,

We're being advised that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States is giving us the go-ahead to release information on the safety recall regarding the tandem master cylinder manifold inlet. This recall had already been announced in Canada, and we are now at liberty to announce it in the United States as well.

Our dealer network in the United States is currently being fully briefed on this safety recall and on the solution devised by BRP to address it. In addition, owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by BRP.

At this time, the recall does not yet seem to be live on the official NHTSA website; but should appear shortly. We will keep you informed of any further developments.

I just called BRP, spoke with Jonathon. My 2013 Spyder RTS is one that is affected by the recall. Notices are being sent to ALL dealers in the US. When you call your Dealer mention Bulletin #2013-8. It's the Master Cylinder Manifold. Also found out that my bike is also being recalled for Stabilizer Rod Link. So be sure to check on that also when you call.

 

[kyace2003]

So those of us that may have partially melted ones will have to live with damaged parts unless it totally fails? We know what happens to plastic that has been overheated it becomes brittle and may fail after our warranty ends. Is anything being done to eliminate the boiling gas situation and gas odors?

I may be missing something, if your MC is damaged, you have a 2013 it should be replaced under warranty as it is damaged, please clarify as I am missing something on this.

 

[Magdave]

I for one say a huge THANK YOU to Steve/BRP for posting here....they sure didn't have to. Great customer service :thumbup:

So Murphy if it were possible for your ride to turn into a fireball would you be satisfied with putting a heat shield over an already overheated, possibly compromised, part as a solution? Would you bet YOUR life on it? See my Sig bet he didn't have enough time.

 

[Magdave]

I may be missing something, if your MC is damaged, you have a 2013 it should be replaced under warranty as it is damaged, please clarify as I am missing something on this.

Clarification is there have already been pictures posted of MCs that have not totally failed but have started to melt. What would you want done in that situation and what is BRP willing to do?( I won't even mention the MC piston seals and the effect this may have on the bike. If there is one subsystem you want working right which one would you pick? For me it is brakes.).

 

[JaymeG33]

I'm so glad to see BRP recall. Once it's officially released here in the US I will be sure to update everyone in our club as well. Thank you BRP :thumbup:

 

[murphybrown]

Pkease reread my post

I was responding to a post asking BRP to give a definitive "point" that your 2013 would have "that" issue so as YOU would decide not to RYDE. Had nothing to do with if I was ryding a potential fireball. If I was ryding a 2013 I would have had a call into BRP and my dealer at the first hint of this issue. Then I would have made the decision as to how and what I was going to do with MY ryde. I personally do not expect another person to THINK for me...Obviously :yikes: I was not clear on the point I was trying to make for you to respond as you did. For that I apologize.

So Murphy if it were possible for your ride to turn into a fireball would you be satisfied with putting a heat shield over an already overheated, possibly compromised, part as a solution? Would you bet YOUR life on it? See my Sig bet he didn't have enough time.

 

[Spyder Tony]

Check with your dealer...

I'm so glad to see BRP recall. Once it's officially released here in the US I will be sure to update everyone in our club as well. Thank you BRP :thumbup:

It should already be released in the US. I think this is what this update is saying. I got the e-mail from my delaer yesterday stating the repairs were approved & he's ordering the parts for my ST-L and will let me know when they arrive.

 

[maliamd]

My 2013 RT-S with 620 miles was at the dealer yesterday with a partially melted MC. They would not touch the melted MC until they heard from BRP on the recall. The issue now is waiting for the parts for the fix. Sigh.........:barf:

 

[Pennyrick]

As I see it, for me (even though I don't ryde a 2013) . If I'm old enough, and have a functioning thought process (If I don't I'd better stop ryding) I can determine what I consider "enough time to react". The good Lord gave us a brain and intelligence and He wanted us to use them. Common sense? now IMHO that appears to be underdeveloped in alot of people.
I for one say a huge THANK YOU to Steve/BRP for posting here....they sure didn't have to. Great customer service :thumbup:

:2thumbs: I agree!

Like, I'm sure that Steve at BRP would respond to such a loaded question.