2011 Can-Am Spyder RT problems

Filed Aug 9, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

This vehicle emits raw fuel fumes under pressure while driving and after parked for up to 45 minutes. Sometimes can her the fuel boiling in the fuel tank. If parked n a garage and any spark is near the vehicle will blow up. If parked outside the fumes are overpowering and if someone drops a cigarette nearby there will be an explosion.. I have contacted the local BRP Can A, dealer and they refuse to look at or repair due to liability concerns. I contacted BRP AND RECEIVED A CASE NUMBER 2 months ago and they have and continue to address the dangerous problem. The vehicle is a time bomb and I can not use the vehicle at all due to safety concerns.

Filed Dec 1, 2021 · Transmission · FL

While driving vehicle it will randomly shift into reverse. It first happened 8/ 2021 Dealer replaced reverse actuator It was returned the following week for the same problem, We got it back and a month later and it has done it again BRP has acknowledged the problem because there was another vehicle that has had the same or similar problem. They have manufactured a new part to fix this issue. I cannot stress enough how dangerous it can be to have your vehicle to drop into reverse as you are driving at 30 to 40mph. I dont understand how BRP does not see this as an important issue to be addressed. It remains to be seen whether they are going to charge for this or not. As long as bike has been in the shop I feel it should be on them not me as I have already spent $1800 to fix this problem and still not fixed.

Filed Apr 3, 2020 · Transmission · TX

I completed the first oil change on my 2011 rt trike (motorcyle) (I purchased it from a dealer used so it may be the first oil change ever performed since it only has 3500 miles. I found a small screw( like a hex screw) part inside the oil pan magnet. See the attached photo. No aware that the engine is self destroying from the inside. It is a small black color bolt a bit larger than a rice grain it has threads on the outiside and a hex impression on one side and it does not appear to have been damaged since it was stuck to the oil pan plug magnet all this time. After further reading the spyder owners forum we learned this situation has happened to other owners. In the new ones the brp company paid for the engine repair because they were under warranty. Mine has expired warranty but only has 3700 original miles in the odometer. The small screw is a part that regulates the amount of oil flow into the rear cylinder head. This is a two cylinder engine. A dealer contacted the brp company and they refused to cover the cost of the repair. The engine apperas to still operate correctly but some of the information posted mentions that the engine will eventually start leaking oil along one of the cilinder heads gaskets.

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Transmission · 18,000 miles · GA

I own a 2011 canam spyder rt sm5 and have been experiencing a problem with the bike going into reverse while shifting. I found a recall letter concerning this about the "reverse actuator cable", on recall for the 2011 models, but when I put my VIN # in it comes up as "no recalls ". I'm clearly having this problem for over 6 months now and need to know how to go about getting this repaired under that recall?

Filed Oct 29, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 2,935 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 can-am roadster spyder rt motorcycle. While driving 35 MPH, the engine failed and flames appeared under the motorcycle near the engine area. The contact was able to move safely onto the road shoulder. The fire department assisted to contain the fire and a fire report was filed. The motorcycle was taken to a tow yard. The motorcycle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,935.

Filed Oct 6, 2017 · Engine · 2,935 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 can-am roadster spyder rt motorcycle. While driving 35 MPH, the engine failed and flames appeared under the motorcycle near the engine area. The contact was able to move safely onto the road shoulder. The fire department assisted to contain the fire and a fire report was filed. The motorcycle was taken to a tow yard. The motorcycle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,935...updated 11/06/17 *bf updated 11/13/2017

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 3,200 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 can-am spyder rt. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed strong fuel fumes around the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The ABS and the ebd default were displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,200. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Fuel system · 26,000 miles · PA

Spyder rt emits gasoline fumes from evaporative emission control system vent hose. Fumes are evident when bike is shut down. In hot weather it is noticeable even when sitting still at a stop light or stuck in traffic. Fumes often condense around the bottom lip of the vent hose when they hit the colder air. The condensate collects around the lip and eventually drips off. The mileage and date noted above are approximately when I first requested the dealer to check the system. Prior to this time the fumes were a minor annoyance but had now gotten consistently worse. The purge valve was found to be working properly. A month later at about 30,000 miles I again had the dealer check the entire system and it was found working properly in spite of the fumes. I paid to replace the canister and purge valve as I had to try something. As expected, replacement had no effect on the problem. In december of 2013 at about 31,000 miles I again had dealer check entire system. I understand they even had brp consultation on the procedure to follow. Once again, all elements of the system were found working properly and the conclusion from brp was "that's the way it is". The fumes continue to this day, now october 2014 and over 38,000 miles. I dissected the removed canister to see how it works and the condition it was in. After 30k miles it was seemingly perfect. The activated charcoal was totally dry and in good appearance, confirming to me that the problem is not caused by liquid fuel "sloshing" through the hose from the tank to the canister and contaminating the charcoal. The way the hose on my 2011 rt is routed, I considered liquid fuel getting into the canister to be virtually impossible and my dissection of the canister confirmed that was not the case. Photos of the inside of the canister and charcoal are available showing the good condition after 30k miles.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 1,100 miles · AZ · 1 injury

1. After riding the 2011 can am spyder rts/se5 and parking it in the garage, a strong fuel smell odor lingers for approximately 3 hours before it dissipates. 2. While riding the 2011 can am spyder rts/se5 in city or highway traffic, an extreme heat can be felt from under the seat area. The heat is so bad that it has left first degree burns on the inner thigh and knee areas.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 1,100 miles · AZ · 1 injury

After riding the 2011 can am spyder rts/se5 and parking it in the garage, a strong fuel smell odor lingers for approximately 3 hours before it dissipates. While riding the 2011 can am spyder rts/se5 in city or highway traffic, an extreme heat can be felt from under the seat area. The heat is so bad that it has left first degree burns on the inner thigh and knee areas.