The defect
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT series and ST series motorcycles. The tandem brake master cylinder manifold inlet may melt allowing the brake fluid to leak out.
The risk
Brake fluid may leak onto a heat source, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
BRP will notify owners and dealers will install heat shields and a heat deflector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2013. Owners may contact BRP at 1-888-638-5397.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| CAN-AM Spyder RT | 2013 |
| CAN-AM Spyder ST | 2013 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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 RT | 2013 | 102 | 2 |
| CAN-AM Spyder ST | 2013 | 21 | 1 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2013
23 of the 627 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2013 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. filed 8 campaigns in all.
| 13V489000 29 Oct 2013 | Hyundai Motor Company |
| 13V484000 17 Oct 2013 | Bentley Motors, Inc. |
| 13V470000 30 Sept 2013 | Automobili Lamborghini America LLC |
| 13V471000 30 Sept 2013 | Automobili Lamborghini America LLC |
| 13V454000 26 Sept 2013 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 13V453000 18 Sept 2013 | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| 13V451000 18 Sept 2013 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 13V360000 15 Aug 2013 | General Motors LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2013