2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

176

Owner Complaints

8 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

37

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT

The 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT has received a total of 176 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. 37 technical service bulletins have been issued by Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (58 complaints), Engine (42 complaints), and Structurebody (15 complaints).

Recalls for the 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT, potentially affecting up to 13,356 vehicles.

Recall 15V095000 — ENGINE

| 5,165 vehicles affected

Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling all model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Prolonged idling or slow speed riding in warmer temperatures may result very high temperatures in the engine compartment.

Consequence: Very high temperatures in the engine compartment may increase the risk of skin burns or a vehicle fire.

Remedy: BRP has notified owners. Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

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Recall 13V386000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

| 8,191 vehicles affected

Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT series and ST series motorcycles. The tandem brake master cylinder manifold inlet may melt allowing the brake fluid to leak out.

Consequence: Brake fluid may leak onto a heat source, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: BRP will notify owners and dealers will install heat shields and a heat deflector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2013. Owners may contact BRP at 1-888-638-5397.

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Owner Complaints for the 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT

176 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11114334 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 27,000 miles
EXCESS HEAT HAS MELTED THE BRAKE LINE TWICE, MASTER CYL. MELTED, BRAKS GET SOFT AND INHIBIT STOPPING POWER, ELECTRICAL WIRINGIS DEGRADING FROM EXCESS HEAT, GAS TANL GET SO HOT THE GAS STARTS TO BOIL, PANELS ARE MELTING AND WARPING FROM EXCESS HEAT. THE UNIT HAS BEEN DECLARED UN SAFE TO RIDE. BRP REFUSES TO ADDRESS THE SAFETY ISSUES, ALL RECALLS AND UPGRADES HAVE BEEN DONE AND THE PROBLEM IS JUST GETTING WORST, BRP, WILL NOT FIX ONLY OFFERS TO HIDE THE COMETIC DAMAGE
#11114334 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 27,000 miles
EXCESS HEAT HAS MELTED THE BRAKE LINE TWICE, MASTER CYL. MELTED, BRAKS GET SOFT AND INHIBIT STOPPING POWER, ELECTRICAL WIRINGIS DEGRADING FROM EXCESS HEAT, GAS TANL GET SO HOT THE GAS STARTS TO BOIL, PANELS ARE MELTING AND WARPING FROM EXCESS HEAT. THE UNIT HAS BEEN DECLARED UN SAFE TO RIDE. BRP REFUSES TO ADDRESS THE SAFETY ISSUES, ALL RECALLS AND UPGRADES HAVE BEEN DONE AND THE PROBLEM IS JUST GETTING WORST, BRP, WILL NOT FIX ONLY OFFERS TO HIDE THE COMETIC DAMAGE
#11114334 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 27,000 miles
EXCESS HEAT HAS MELTED THE BRAKE LINE TWICE, MASTER CYL. MELTED, BRAKS GET SOFT AND INHIBIT STOPPING POWER, ELECTRICAL WIRINGIS DEGRADING FROM EXCESS HEAT, GAS TANL GET SO HOT THE GAS STARTS TO BOIL, PANELS ARE MELTING AND WARPING FROM EXCESS HEAT. THE UNIT HAS BEEN DECLARED UN SAFE TO RIDE. BRP REFUSES TO ADDRESS THE SAFETY ISSUES, ALL RECALLS AND UPGRADES HAVE BEEN DONE AND THE PROBLEM IS JUST GETTING WORST, BRP, WILL NOT FIX ONLY OFFERS TO HIDE THE COMETIC DAMAGE
#11103643 | ENGINE | | 17,000 miles
CAN"T STOP AN OIL LEAK. AFRAID IT MIGHT GET HOT AND CATCH ON FIRE!!! *DT
#11074024 | SEATS | | 7,900 miles 1 Injury
WHILE RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY IN MOTION, DURING A CLEAR DAY ON JULY 16 2016. THE SUBJECT VEHICLE SUFFERED A BLOWN REAR TIRE LEAVING A LARGE CENTER STRIP OF BLENDED STEEL AND RUBBER SHAPED AS A WIDE BELT THAT EXTENDED PAST THE REAR OF THE BIKE. SEE THE MULTIPLE PHOTOS ATTACHED IN (EXHIBIT P). WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRING THE BIKE TO A SAFE HALT TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, THE ROTATION OF THE WHEEL USING THE STATED BELT BEAT THE PLASTIC REAR END OF THE VEHICLE TO A TOTAL DISMEMBERMENT OF CRUCIAL PARTS. WITH THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEING RIPPED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE, THE ATTACHED PASSENGER'S PLASTIC SEAT MOUNT WAS ALSO DESTROYED. FINELY AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING BROUGHT DOWN TO A STOP TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, SOMEHOW WITH THE VIBRATION OF THE ROTATING BLOW TIRE AND WHEEL, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL STABILIZING CAST IRON MECHANISM BROKE DISLODGING THE LOWER BALL JOINT THAT STABILIZED THE HORIZONTAL POSITION OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. SEE THE MULTIPLE PHOTOS ATTACHED IN (EXHIBIT K). THIS SENT THE VEHICLE IN A VIOLENT CLOCK WISE SPIN THAT FINELY OVERCAME THE RIDER'S GRIP DISLODGING THE SEAT AND RIDER ON TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, AND THEN FINELY COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP FACING THE ONCOMING HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. HOWEVER, AT NO TIME DID THE VEHICLE HIT ANY CAR, CURB, WATER, ICE, TRASH, OR WALL DURING THE RIDE OR DISLODGING OF THE RIDER. NOOR DID IT FLIP OR TURN OVER AT ANY TIME, IN FACT THE VEHICLE DURING ITS REDUCTION IN SPEED, AS WELL AS THE CLOCK WISE SPIN EVER LEAVE THE FINAL LANE THAT THE RIDER WAS DISLODGED FROM THE VEHICLE. PLEASE EXCEPT THIS AS A REPLACEMENT AND UPDATE OF THE REMOVED COMPLAINT 11051430.

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Safety Rating for the 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. has issued 37 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

A2013-SE5 — POWER TRAIN

Not shifting when engine gets warm.

A2013-SE5 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Not shifting when engine gets warm.

40182 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Technical Service Tip (TST): A very limited quantity of vehicles may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. Dealerships has received the specific instructions concerning the inspection, repair and warranty procedures for this situation. Letter to dealers sent on December 3, 2012 is attached.

A120183 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Fuel pressure regulator noise.

117416 — ENGINE

SERVICE PROCEDURE: IF THE CUSTOMER DECLINES THE RECALL REPAIR 2013-10, DEALER HAS TO MAKE SURE THAT CUSTOMER FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONSEQUENCES (UNDER VERY HOT AMBIANCE CONDITIONS AND AT LOW SPEED RIDING, THE TEMPERATURE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY RISE AND THEREBY INCREASE THE RISK OF SKIN BURN OR VEHICLE FIRE)....

000063500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

BRP ROADSTER: COMPLAINT REGARDING HOOD ACTUATOR SWITCH FAILURE. *LJ

000064634 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

BOMBARDIER ROADSTER: COMPLAINTS REGARDING WINDSHIELD DROPPING ON BUMPY ROAD. *LJ

A-109397 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Elevated Temperature. Important Safety Recall Interim Notice.

A-109397 — AIR BAGS

Elevated Temperature. Important Safety Recall Interim Notice.

BRP-51492 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

BRP MC: WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RESTING ON HUMP STOP, THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ON, CAUSING DRAINAGE TO THE BATTERY. MODEL 2013 ROADSTER. *PE

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT.

Investigation PE14025 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Closed

Opened:

Motorcycle Fires

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