I have had various engine codes (6) with supposed repairs since purchasing the motorcycle 4/18/11. Last thursday could have been fatal. After finishing passing a semi on the highway my bike gave engine light and went into limp home mode. I lost all power and was almost rear ended by the semi. The manufacturer is not being very responsive still trying a to replace throttle bodies etc.. This bike is unsafe on the highways and I will no longer ride mine as "fixed". Either mine as a lemon or the are all (to quote ) "unsafe at any speed". Please contact me at for further discussion. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2011 Can-Am Spyder RT engine complaints
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Vehicle has entered limp home mode on several occasions while driving at highway speeds (65mph) which suddenly reduces speed to 35mph. Vehicles from rear have nearly impacted due to rapid loss in speed. Also electronic power steering assist has failed while exiting highway which makes maintaining control very difficult. Vehicle nearly left paved surface due to high steering efforts. This vehicle has a very strong fuel smell which continues while vehicle is not running. Fuel vapors could cause a fire danger.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 can am spyder roadster. The contact stated that due to the exhaust becoming extremely hot, the contact burned her leg. The contact stated that the exhaust was directly aimed at the leg of the driver. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle back and exchange it for another vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 238. The VIN was unavailable.
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