The issue
On certain Can-Am Spyder RT series and Spyder ST series roadsters, heat build-up in the area of the brake master cylinder could cause the manifold inlet (a plastic cover on top of the master cylinder) to melt. This could cause a brake fluid leak, which may result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install heat reflecting shields.
Description (français)
Sur certains Can-Am Spyder RT et Can-Am Spyder ST, une accumulation de chaleur dans la zone du maître-cylindre de frein pourrait faire fondre l'entrée du collecteur (un couvercle de plastique sur le dessus du maître-cylindre). Cela pourrait causer une fuite de liquide de freinage, ce qui pourrait incendier le véhicule et endommager des biens matériels ou blessr quelqu'un. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront poser des boucliers thermo-réfléchissants.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| CAN-AM Spyder | 2013 |
| CAN-AM Spyder RT | 2013 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN-AM Spyder | 2013 | 26 | 0 |
| CAN-AM Spyder RT | 2013 | 102 | 2 |