The defect
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling all model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Prolonged idling or slow speed riding in warmer temperatures may result very high temperatures in the engine compartment.
The risk
Very high temperatures in the engine compartment may increase the risk of skin burns or a vehicle fire.
The remedy
BRP has notified owners. Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| CAN-AM Spyder RT | 2013 |
Components: ENGINE
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 |
Other engine recalls in 2015
4 of the 863 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2015 concerned the engine; Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. filed 8 campaigns in all.
| 15V720000 2 Nov 2015 | McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. |
| 15V568000 10 Sept 2015 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 15V195000 1 Apr 2015 | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2015