Brp / can-am replaced the 2013 spyder st-limited heat side-panels recently under warranty with new design 2014 heat side-panels installed by a can-am dealer on 2 december 2014 (a brp case file was opened with a brp case number provided on 21 october 2014 and is available for reference). However, the spyder's gas tank and gasoline fuel continues to be significantly hot during & after riding the spyder. In addition and more importantly, significant fuel vapor fumes continue to be present after operating the spyder. I'm most concerned the hot gas tank, hot gasoline fuel, and heated fuel vapor fumes are unsafe or dangerous and could cause an explosion, fire, and injuries to life and property. I have also reported this concern complaint to brp / can-am and requested resolution but have not yet heard back from them. --- "what can brp do about over-heated gas and dangerous fuel fumes associated with our 2013 spyder?"
2013 Can-Am Spyder ST: gas smell in the cabin
6 of the 21 complaints about the 2013 Can-Am Spyder ST describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 29%
- typical mileage
- 3,200
- recalls
- 0
What owners say
Mile 1067 complained about excessive heat coming from right floorboard area and gas fumes to my dealer, told it's normal. Mile 4582 2nd service dealer installed heat shield at master cylinder per brp for heat issues, still excessive heat, fumes and now boiling gas in tank. Dealer consider all normal operation. Mile 6386 spyderlovers.com chats found out about ECM needed update for heat issue called dealer and confirmed bring in. No notification from brp. Carried to dealer update installed, still complain about above issues. Mile 7988 replaced trailer module burned out replaced, I believe due to heat, same complaint as above. No action taken. Mile 11277 replaced trailer module burned out replaced ,same complaints as before no action. Mile 12000 both front tires severely cupped brp said no on warranty to many miles, I replaced but thats unsatisfactory mileage on fronts. 8/25/14 e-mail brp about heat issues. 8/26/14 sent me case number. 10/24/14 mile 13641 brp ok'd replacing upper right and left side covers to allow more air to engine compartment replaced them. In my opinion after side panel replacement riding a few hours temp 88 degrees that this helped some with heat at floorboard but won't hold up when 90 + degrees and fumes and boiling gas still an issue.
Vehicle has excessive heat under left side body panels and very strong odor of gasoline fumes.
After riding vehicle & parking it , I could smell strong fuel fumes from vehicle. I also noticed that the body panels becomes very hot . I also noticed that the fuel in the tank has bubbles / boiling. During engine operation; the vehicle sends extremely hot air out of the space between the forward edges of the seat and upper and side body panels, the upper side panels are very hot to touch, and the underseat area accumulates an excessive amount of hot air allowing the fuel cap found under the seat to become hot to the touch. I send photos of my burns to brp they send me new panels but the heat issues have not, I feel the motorcycle is unsafe and my wife ask me tot to ride with the boys or her, I do ride the bike but always afraid that it could blow or a fire can break at anytime please help. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
After riding vehicle & parking it , I could smell strong fuel fumes from vehicle. I also noticed that the body panels becomes very hot . I also noticed that the fuel in the tank has bubbles / boiling .I brought the vehicle at my local dealership ( jacksonville, powersport) to have them check my concern . The service manager contacted brp , a case was assigned ( #[xxx]) .brp recommend to install 2014 body panels for my problem which I will have to pay . These are the part # for roadster air scoop retrofit kits lh kit 219 800 341 , rh kit 219 800 342 (pure magnesium (metallic) b-349) .there are some reports of vehicles of the same year & model that have caught on fire & I don't want this to happen w/ my vehicle . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When stopping at stop signs, traffic lights or just stopping to park there is an excessive gas smell coming from the vehicles evap canister. This all started when the outside temperatures exceeded 70 degrees. This smell occurs if the fuel tank is full, half full or nearly empty. On sunday 4/13/14 when coming home from a long ride I decided to check over some things and discovered the gasoline in the fuel tank was boiling! The exaust pipe on this machine runs very close to the fuel tank.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2013 Can-Am Spyder ST fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2013 Can-Am Spyder ST?
6 of 21 owner complaints about the 2013 Can-Am Spyder ST (29%) mention gas smell in the cabin.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Can-Am Spyder ST?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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