2013 Can-Am Spyder Rt recalls and problems

The 2013 Can-Am Spyder Rt has 2 recalls and 102 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

Pictured: a 2014 model; the 2013 may differ in details. Photo: 2014 Can-Am Spyder Rt by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2013 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 18 Spyder Rt model years — the most of any year.

2recalls

102complaints

0crashes

4fires

16injuries

1,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Engine

Feb 19, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V095000 · 5,165 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Service Brakes

Aug 28, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V386000 · 8,191 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine54

Unknown or other5

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

NHTSA investigations

Motorcycle Fires

PE14025 · opened Aug 4, 2014 · closed May 22, 2015 · led to recall 15V095000

Summary

This Preliminary Evaluation was opened after NHTSA became aware of two fires involving a MY 2011 and a MY 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT manufactured by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP).Both occurred within days of each other in July, 2014.The first report (VOQ 10615679) involved a 2011 Spyder RT, converted for police work and operated by the Morgantown, WV police department burned while being operated on July 20, 2014.The second report (VOQ10617819) involved a 2013 Spyder RT that burned while being operated near the 29 Palms Marine base in the Mojave desert.After a comprehensive review of all information and test data collected during the investigation NHTSA staff met with BRP to discuss its findings.After careful consideration BRP decided to conduct a safety recall (15V095) to address operator burns from elevated vehicle surface temperatures, fuel boiling due to inadequate management of engine compartment heat, and excessive fuel vapor emissions due to the inability of the bikes evaporative emissions system to capture those vapors. We received the company's defect information report on February 13, 2015 and owners began receiving an interim recall notice on February 26th.The interim notice told owners that the recall remedy was in development and would be available in May, 2015.In addition, BRP agreed to, and has undertaken, the following actions:1.Re-notified owners subject to recalls 12V581 and 582 to increase the number who have the recall remedies installed; and 2.Improved…

2013 vs. other Can-Am Spyder Rt years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2013. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2013 Can-Am Spyder Rt have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2013 Can-Am Spyder Rt, the latest from Feb 19, 2015 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Can-Am Spyder Rt?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (62), engine (54), structure (20). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.