BRP recalling 5200 Can-Am Spyders for excessive heat - Autoblog (blog)
RECALL Subject : High Engine Compartment Temperatures. Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,165. All Products Associated with this Recall. CAN-AM SPYDER RT 2013. Manufacturer: 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. Very high temperatures in the engine compartment may increase the risk of skin burns or a vehicle fire. BRP will send an interim notification to owners in February 2015, and will mail a second notice when a remedy is available. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222. NOTES:. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. BRP knew about this problem, waited until they were either out of warranty or close to it to finally disclose the problem. If the problem existed during the warranty period, it does not matter if the warranty expired, make them take it back, get your full purchase price plus tax and license refunded to you. Source: www.autoblog.com
