2013 Can-Am Spyder RT engine problems

Filed Jun 24, 2018 · Engine · 17,000 miles · TN

Can"t stop an oil leak. Afraid it might get hot and catch on fire!!!

Filed Jun 22, 2015 · Engine · OH

I received a recall notice about the elevated temperature in the engine compartment on february 26, 2015. In the safety recall notice I was advised to contact brp dealership, which I did immediately. I was told the part was on back order and to call back in april I contacted them again in april, was told the states with the hottest temperature was first call back in a month. I call in may, was told again, the part was not available. Called back in june was told the tool to fix the problem was not available. Meanwhile in ohio the summer months are here, and this still has not been resolved. I contacted brp in canada, no response. This can am was purchased new off the show room floor in 2014, and I am advised to not ride it when its hot, or in traffic. I am not a happy camper right now, I purchased the bike to enjoy the summer months, ride with the legion riders and it sits in the garage.

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 May 30, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · PA

We have been waiting for a recall fix that was informed by brp would be in may 2015. Through social media we were told by brpcare that the fix was ready and supplied pictures. We have scheduled the work but am not happy with the fix as it changes the appearance of the vehicle. When I called the federal safety agency I was informed that she could not find any information that this fix was approved.

Filed May 5, 2015 · Engine · 900 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 can-am spyder rt. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the motorcycle began to overheat and stalled without warning. The motorcycle was able to restart however, the failure recurred on two other occasions. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where it was informed that the contact was driving to slow which caused the motorcycle to overheat. The computer was reprogrammed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v095000 (engine), however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 900.

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Engine · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 can-am spyder roadster. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v095000 (engine) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 1, 2015 · Engine · CA

2013 can am spyder rt. Consumer writes in regards to recall received regarding elevated temperature in the engine compartment. *smd the consumer is currently waiting for the bike to be repaired. *jb updated 12/17/15

Filed Mar 30, 2015 · Engine · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 can-am spyder rt. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v095000 (engine) and stated that the parts were not available until mid may 2015. This was an unreasonable timeframe because the dealer and the manufacturer had no interim repair to approve for the authorized dealer. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the part would become available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Mar 27, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 700 miles · IL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2013 can-am spyder rt. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, there was a burning fuel odor as well as excessive heat coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v095000 (engine) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 700.

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 500 miles · TX

To brp can am spyder 2013 can am spyder rt limited 9-29-2014 I have a brand new can am spyder rt limited stopped on me 2 times in first gear with 120 miles. Next this bike stopped on me again 11 times over the weekend. This bike shuts off at every light I stop at. Which is dangerous. I was almost rear ended at least 2 times .. I told my salesman that I have a strong gas smell in my garage .I took bike and dealership told me to leave overnight due to strong gas smell and shutting off. My bike was ready for pick up the next day. I was told the canister was ok and the loud fuel smell should be gone .I was advised that all recalls for this model have be done. I was told dealer did a gas treatment and was advised bike is a 2013 model which had gas sitting in tank for a long time . I was ask if I top off gas and I told the dealer no! I read all the booklet and watch video pertaining to this bike along with signing up for spyderlover.com. . I know all bike have break in periods, but this is totally unacceptable and surely not safe. I was informed to just ride my bike and to rev the engine when it seems like it's going to shut off. Now with 500 miles the fuel smell is even stronger and I have lost count on how many times it shuts off in 1st gear at a light or just sitting in the garage. I call the dealer again. They informed me that after 1,000 to 1,500 miles these issues should go away after the 600 service. Now, . The reason for this letter is that this bike is not safe because of the strong fuel smell and I don't want to be rear ended due to bike shutting off at every light. I am addressing this issue to prevent the issue of a possible accident or a fire. Now with 1,300 miles and serviced at the dealer the gas smell has gotten worse. Im trying to prevent a fire or bad accident from happening. Spyder website have several complaints onthis issue with the gas.