RT CB Radio Problem

[JB3wheeler]

I bought a 2014 RT LTD SE6 to replace a 2010 RTS SE5 earlier this month. All of my rides up to today have been solo (i.e., no need to use the CB radio). Today I went for a ride with my brother (Gold Wing Trike) and as soon as I hit the PTT (push to talk) switch on the left handlebar for the CB, it went into limp mode, tranny wouldn't shift, stalled when I stopped, etc.. I limped to the dealer where I bought it (who is excellent - Ken's in western NY State), they got only code U0073 as per the attached letter. I have a friend who has a 2013 RT and experienced this problem all last year with no fix.

BRP has issued a letter to its dealers and distributors, which explains almost everything. I've added some notes to the letter. If you have a CB, word to the wise: until they have a fix, don't transmit on your CB; and of course, advise your dealer and determine what they will do about it (possibly should be one of two bullets I've added to the bottom of the letter).

Other than the aforementioned, the 2014 is twice as good as the 2010, which I had no problems with (only a squeal noise which almost popped other riders eardrums, when my wife was on the back, had her helmet connected, her helmet cord was near the antenna, and I pushed the PTT for the CB). The triple sounds like a sports car with the Akrapovic exhaust and has been nicknamed the "growler". Other farkles (all BRP): vented windshield, adjustable side vents, tri-axis handlebars, backrest on stock seat, CB and communication system, and trailer hitch. High mount tail/brake light from Custom Dynamics, Powerlet socket for battery charger, trailer wiring stuff from etrailer.com, cover from SpyderSisters.

The letter is apparently too large to attach here, so if you send me your e-Mail address, I can send it to you. Or ask your dealer for a copy of: "ROADSTER 2013-14 CB Communication Kit Stop Sale and Installation (RT)_000079911_MES61Y013S20_en" dated/published 04/14/2014.

 

[bluestratos]

while I have a 2014, I am using my 2012 CB so the problem must be with the CB Unit it self as mine works great.

 

[SpongeBob]

Here's the letter ...

Dear Can-AmDealer and Distributors,


The CB communication kits installed on 2013 and 2014 Can-am RT models could generate in rare occasions an electrical problem causing a potential limp home mode and a code U0073. BRP wants to inform our dealer network not to sell or install CB communication kits on 2013 and 2014 RT until a solution is available.

The following part numbers are impacted 219400145 and 219400532

For the moment, BRP will stop selling CB communication kits. If you have any kits in stock, we ask you to block the inventory until further notice.


The symptoms of the problem occur when drive is pressing the push-to-talk button. It may provoke a limp home mode reducing the engine power available. On2014 RT SE6 models this may also cause the unit to stop shifting and stall when coming to a stop.

If this situation occurs to a customer, turn the ignition switch off until the multifunction gauge turns off completely then turn the ignition switch on, this will clear the limp home mode.

In the event a customer has this situation, BRP recommends to avoid pressing the push-to-talk button until the CB communication kit can be disconnected.

For the customers who never experienced this situation, no action is required at this time since the amount of vehicles impacted is limited.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by this and we will come back to you when we have new information available.