2011 Can-Am Spyder RT: gas smell in the cabin

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 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

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.

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 Aug 13, 2014 · Fuel system · 53,610 miles · VA

When parked after use gasoline fumes are emitted strongly. The odor is such that I do not park it in the garage until it has stood outside for 2 hours to allow the odor to dissipate. I am afraid of it causing a fire and that it would spread to the house. This has been an ongoing problem since I purchased the machine in early 2013.

Filed Aug 10, 2014 · Body, Engine · 500 miles · AZ

After purchasing our 2011 can-am spyder rts we noticed that after riding that there was a fuel smell inside the garage coming from the spyder. Can-am issued a recall for faulty gas caps venting gas fumes. We received the new updated gas cap but still have fuel smell after riding while the spyder is parked in the garage. While riding, the heat coming up from the body panels is so hot that it causes 1st degree burns on my wife's thighs and calves. Have brought this up to 2 different dealers and have been told by both that, its normal for the spyder.

Filed Sep 23, 2013 · Fuel system · AZ

2011 brp spyder motorcycles. Consumer writes in regards to gas fumes, leaks and fires on motorcycles. *smd the consumer stated his wife can't park her motorcycle in the garage after a trip of any length.

Filed Apr 10, 2012 · Fuel system · 12,000 miles · WI · 1 injury

There is a problem with the vent system on the gas tank. The charcoal vapor canister fills up with liquid fuel and it can't vent fumes. Which cause the air box to vent raw gas fumes into the engine compartment and out under the driver's saddle (seat). Than right in to the drivers face, which causes burning eyes and chest pains. And "I would guess a fire or explosion hazard" the last 3500 miles I have had three charcoal canisters replaced under warranty, and the one installed now has failed.

Filed Oct 12, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 100 miles · CA

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.

Filed Aug 29, 2011 · Fuel system · 650 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 can-am roadster spyder rt-s. The contact stated while driving various speeds he noticed that there was a strong gasoline odor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified and advised him that he may be using too much gasoline which ended up saturating the charcoal canister. The failure mileage was approximately 650.