2013 Can-Am Spyder RT body problems

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Body, Seats · 7,900 miles · TX · 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.

Filed Nov 30, 2017 · Body, Seats · 7,900 miles · TX · 1 injury

See the attach agency_complaint.pdf the vehicle was in motion. Can am spyder serial/VIN # [xxx], model # 000b9dc00. I have put that I was going 75 miles per hour, not sure of the number as this is a bike. My goal is to keep up with traffic. However the speed limit on the highway is 75 MPH. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 11, 2015 · Body, Fuel system · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 can-am spyder rt. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v095000 (engine); however, the manufacturer's remedy was incomplete. The manufacturer stated that they would be replacing the body panel with new improved body panels and an upgraded fuel system kit. The contact received templates to use to cut out pieces of the body panel. The manufacturer stated that this was the only available repair for the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. .. .updated 07/21/15

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Body, Engine · 2,875 miles · DE · 1 injury

While riding my can am spyder for approximately 30 minutes, I was stopped at a red light for over a minute. I then began to feel excessive heat from the right side of the bike, where my lower thigh and knee touches the panel of the bike. I also began to smell a strong odor of burning plastic (sort of like when a resister or computer chip gets fried). I immediately drove home where I checked the bike for burnt plastic. I did not notice any burnt plastic, however I did not remove any of the panels to check underneath them. It was approximately 77f when this happened. I am very concerned that the excessive heat will melt components underneath the panels or start a fire. The panel was very hot to the touch. I did receive a very slight burn to my thigh area after the ride.

Filed Apr 26, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 800 miles · FL · fire

We were part of a national bike club ride to a beach resort accompanied by approximately 300 riders. When we departed about 7 am, temperatures were in the low 70's. The route was mostly downhill and we maintained an average speed of about 50, 60 MPH. After just over one hour we arrived at the resort where we all moved to a large gravel parking area near the beach. Within seconds after I shut down and dismounted, grey smoke started seeping up between the body panels which quickly turned into black smoke smelling strongly of burning insulation. In less than a minute fire broke out from the front top vents and burned through the upper plastic body panels extending more than 3 feet into the air. A fast thinking member rushed up with a co2 fire extinguisher and started extinguishing the fire that by then flowed out from under the bike an threatened bikes parked nearby. Fortunately, the fire was put out within 2 or 3 minutes with no damage to other property or any injuries. At no time during the ride or at any other time, even when ambient temperatures were over 80 did the temperature gauge register more than normal. It wasn't until the day after the incident that a friend informed me that there had been a recall on the year & model warning of possible fire hazard. Also, upon close inspection it was noted that one of the fuel lines was burned, and was leaking.

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 1,640 miles · WA

600 mile service complained to dealer of extreme fuel smell after rides. Was told that the purge valve was bad and they replaced it under warranty. Rode home and noticed that the fuel smell was the same. When I checked under the roadster I found fuel dripping from the bottom of the roadster. I called dealer and was told to top off the fuel tank before putting vehicle in garage. Dealer said that this was normal. 4600 mile service again complained of extreme fuel smell after rides. Asked dealer about hot hot right foot was told by dealer this was normal and the roadster was operating normally. 9200 mile service complained of extreme fuel smell and heat on right foot, no heat left hand grip, and intermittent heat on right hand grip, warped right hand center body panel. When service was complete I asked about no heat on hand grips. Technician found loose connectors at both hand grips and that the connections could be a problem if there were gas fumes in the area. Body panel ordered and replaced under warranty. Told by dealer that the panel was bent from factory not heat. Technician and service manager did not agree and both said it was caused by excessive heat.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Body, Engine · 1,500 miles · NC

Excessive heat coming from under seat causing redness of legs where touching seat & glove box gets hot to touch.

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · FL

I have the 2013 spyder rtl since 11-23-2013. Ever since getting it there has been excessive heat coming from the bike, especially on the right side where the radiator exhaust is vented. The bike gets extremely hot whether sitting still or moving. Very uncomfortable on the right leg and ankle. Under the seat and the center storage area gets extremely hot after riding. I feel this is very dangerous to the rider.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 600 miles · LA

Heat build up under body panels and seat at low and high speed, causing bodily discomfort, ryder and passenger, to the point of needing medication to the affected areas coming in contact with panels and seat. Gas cap hot-to-touch, building up pressure in tank and causing gas to blow out of filler when removing cap. Erratic gas fumes at any time.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 3,000 miles · PA

After riding this motorcycle for as little as 15 minutes in weather above 70 degrees f. (in warmer weather the condition occurs more quickly and more severely) the location on the right side of the bike where your leg is positioned becomes unbearably hot. In warmer weather 80 degrees f. Or more it actually becomes painful to bare skin. It becomes so hot you must move your leg away and into the wind to provide some relief. This forces you to take your foot off of the footrest and away from the brake pedal. Also, after riding the bike as stated above and stopping for traffic or to stop and get off you can clearly smell gasoline vapors. With the panels removed I observed that the catalytic converter is located directly under the fuel tank. The heat from this component appears to be heating up the fuel tank and creating the fuel vapors you smell near the bike. To refuel the bike you must lift the seat to access the fuel cap, after riding in the conditions stated above this fuel cap also becomes very, very hot to the touch. Again, all of these conditions are more pronounced the warmer the weather. I believe both these conditions described above are a danger to the consumer. The first condition could cause skin irritation or possibly even a slight burn to the skin. It could also cause a delay in reaching the brake pedal with heat causing you to move your leg from the vicinity of the brake. The second condition has the potential to cause a fire. Both these conditions seem to relate to one root cause, too much heat under the body panels and no place for it to go. The proximity of the catalytic converter to the fuel tank is also a major contributor to these conditions. Both of these conditions have the potential to cause bodily harm and property damage.