2013 Can-Am Spyder: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Oct 23, 2023 · Engine · 6,000 miles · NC · fire

The contact owns a 2013 Can-Am RD Spyder. The contact stated that while his son was driving at approximately 35–40, the vehicle caught fire from the front of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. There was no police report filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The contact called the local dealer, who informed him that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another dealer, Team Powersports222 US-70, Garner, NC 27529, who informed him there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V095000 (Engine). The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · IA

We purchased our bike august of 2013. When we picked it up we drove it for approximately 30 miles and stopped because it was so hot, we called the dealer and told them about it being hot. They acted as if it was normal. We took the bike in for the recall that brp had requested. They did the recall but the heat issue remained. I asked the dealer to call brp and see if something could be done about the heat. We were told that brp said it was only a heat issue in the southeastern united states. We changed dealership for maintenance, they contacted brp and I was given a claim number. They instructed the dealership to wrap the exhaust and to put heat shields on each side of the bike. No more will be done for the heat issue to my spyder. A mechanic put a gun to the bike after I got off, he lifted the seat and the heat registered 174 degrees and you can hear the gas bubbling in the tank. I don't want my bike to catch on fire. But it gets so hot it's scary.

Filed Aug 9, 2014 · Fuel system · 150 miles · OH

After I ride my 2013 can-am spyder rs in warm/hot outdoor temperatures for an extended amount of time I have severe gas fumes. I notice it more when I turn the spyder off and park it. I also have noticed that when I ride in these temperatures I have a difficult time filling my spyder with gas. When I put the gas nozzle in the filler hole it continues to shut the pump off as if it is over filling. However once it have added about a gallon of cool gas to the tank (by manually squeezing the handle multiple times) it seems to pump automatically fine. To me it seems that the gas in the tank is overheating. I also have an issue with the bodywork on the spyder getting very hot around the leg/engine area. I've had to add heat resistant insulation to the inside of the panels to be able to ride the spyder on days with hot outdoor temperatures. I have brought this to my can-am dealers attention and they have replied (1.) that there is not an issue or (2.) there is nothing that can be done. I am very concerned due to the spyders I have seen that are catching on fire. I am filing this complaint in hope that there is something you can do to help us helpless/hopeless can-am spyder owners.

Filed Oct 21, 2013 · Engine · WV

Letter from senator manchin iii on behalf of constituent, regarding a bombardier recreational product called the canam spyder; reply directly to constituent. *smd the consumer would like to see a recall issued in the united states, due to certain models catching on fire.

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Engine · 13,200 miles · NV · fire

My can am spyder rts-sm5 2013 caught fire today as I was traveling on a freeway in california. I saw smoke coming from the right side near my knee and was able to pull off the road. Within 30-60 seconds the entire roadster was engulfed in flames.