Transmission appears to have shifted into reverse while traveling forward at 45-50mph. Resulting in major engine/transmission failure. Which could have been catastrophic if the rear wheel had locked up instead of freewheeling. Had that happened when a vehicle was behind me it could have been fatal. I was in the process of slowing down as I came into a town and had already downshifted from fifth to fourth. When attempting to downshift from fourth to third a loud bang happened the engine shut off and luckily the machine coasted off the road. Two days before this happened the bike would not go into reverse. I pulled the codes and it had set a u0155 code. I contacted the midland tx canam dealership and talked to someone there who told me to disconnect the battery for fifteen minutes and then reconnect and see what it would do. I did that and it set a p2806 code for gear position sensor. I contacted the midland dealer again and told him that I had no reverse but all five forward gears were working and again stated that I was about 400 miles from home and asked what should I do. His comment was try to ride it home which I did.
The worst 2014 Can-Am Spyder ST problems
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Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Can-Am Spyder ST 18
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Electric Throttle Actuator Replacement The Electric Throttle Actuator (ETA) is now available for spare part
- The front sprocket might be stuck on the mainshaft upon disassembly
- Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick.
- Air scoop retrofit kits.
- Intermittently, the ignition key may not be recognized causing the unit not to start.
- Revison 3 of bulletin 2014-2 confirming that this bulletin has been superseded by warranty bulletin 2014-8.
- Warranty bulletin 2014-8 which adressed two problems: a) fast flasher blink rate: the multifunction gauge...
- Posting for dealers discussing changes on warranty bulletin 2014-2 that is now obsolete and no longer active
- Article discussing warranty bulletin 2014-7 for unregistered vehicle only addressing the problem of the...
- Technical service tip (TST) that addresses the issue that some customers have reported that with the...
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Is the 2014 Can-Am Spyder ST reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 Can-Am Spyder ST, fewer than a typical Spyder ST model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Can-Am Spyder ST?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2014 Can-Am Spyder ST have?
No recalls on record.
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