Can-am Spyder Rt 2011

• Recall 92798 [USA]: If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors. fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
  Bombardier recreational products inc. (brp) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 can-am spyder gs, rs, and rt series vehicles. The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing it from sealing properly.
  brp will notify owners and send them a replacement fuel cap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in mid-january 2013. Owners may contact brp at 1-888-638-5397.
  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.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 69838 [USA]: If this happens while the vehicle is moving forward, the rear wheel could lock and the engine could stall. if this happens while vehicle is stopped, the vehicle could back up. a vehicle stall without warning or an expected movement in reverse may increase the risk of a crash possibly resulting in injury or death.
  Brp is recalling certain model year 2011 spyder rt sm5 roadsters. While down shifting it may be possible to inadvertently engage reverse without depressing the reverse button due to a defective reverse actuator cable.
  dealers will validate proper operation of the reverse actuator and if defective, the reverse actuator assembly will be replaced free of charge. The safety recallbegan on february 11, 2011. Owners may contact brp at 1-888-638-5397.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall RSPV/2012/015 [UK]: Fire may occur
  Fuel vapour may exit the fuel vapour canister vent hose in the engine compartment. If these vapours come into contact with an ignition source it will create a risk of a fire.
  recall all affected machines to inspect the fuel vapour canister vent hose and if required either replace it or re-route it.

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• Recall 2012422 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, the fuel cap may not seal properly on the fuel tank filler neck and could allow fuel vapours to escape. Fuel vapours, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: owners will be sent an updated fuel cap.

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• Recall 2011056 [Canada]: Powertrain
  On certain can-am spyder rt, equipped with an sm5 transmission, it may be possible to inadvertently engage reverse gear, while downshifting, without first depressing the reverse button. If this happens while the vehicle is moving forward, the rear wheel could lock and the engine could stall. If this occurs while the vehicle is stopped, a rider, twisting the grip to apply throttle, may find the vehicle going in reverse rather than forward as expected. In conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and the rider's reactions, this could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will validate proper operation of the reverse actuator and, if defective, will replace the reverse actuator assembly.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

I completed the first oil change on my 2011 rt trike (motorcyle) (i purchased it from a dealer used so it may be the first oil change ever performed since it only has 3500 miles. I found a small screw( like a hex screw) part inside the oil pan magnet. See the attached photo. No aware that the engine is self destroying from the inside. It is a small black color bolt a bit larger than a rice grain it has threads on the outiside and a hex impression on one side and it does not appear to have been damaged since it was stuck to the oil pan plug magnet all this time. After further reading the spyder owners forum we learned this situation has happened to other owners. In the new ones the brp company paid for the engine repair because they were under warranty. Mine has expired warranty but only has 3700 original miles in the odometer. The small screw is a part that regulates the amount of oil flow into the rear cylinder head. This is a two cylinder engine. A dealer contacted the brp company and they refused to cover the cost of the repair. The engine apperas to still operate correctly but some of the information posted mentions that the engine will eventually start leaking oil along one of the cilinder heads gaskets.

I completed the first oil change on my 2011 rt trike (motorcyle) (i purchased it from a dealer used so it may be the first oil change ever performed since it only has 3500 miles. I found a small screw( like a hex screw) part inside the oil pan magnet. See the attached photo. No aware that the engine is self destroying from the inside. It is a small black color bolt a bit larger than a rice grain it has threads on the outiside and a hex impression on one side and it does not appear to have been damaged since it was stuck to the oil pan plug magnet all this time. After further reading the spyder owners forum we learned this situation has happened to other owners. In the new ones the brp company paid for the engine repair because they were under warranty. Mine has expired warranty but only has 3700 original miles in the odometer. The small screw is a part that regulates the amount of oil flow into the rear cylinder head. This is a two cylinder engine. A dealer contacted the brp company and they refused to cover the cost of the repair. The engine apperas to still operate correctly but some of the information posted mentions that the engine will eventually start leaking oil along one of the cilinder heads gaskets.

I own a 2011 canam spyder rt sm5 and have been experiencing a problem with the bike going into reverse while shifting. I found a recall letter concerning this about the "reverse actuator cable", on recall for the 2011 models, but when i put my vin # in it comes up as "no recalls ". I'm clearly having this problem for over 6 months now and need to know how to go about getting this repaired under that recall?

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 can-am roadster spyder rt motorcycle. While driving 35 mph, the engine failed and flames appeared under the motorcycle near the engine area. The contact was able to move safely onto the road shoulder. The fire department assisted to contain the fire and a fire report was filed. The motorcycle was taken to a tow yard. The motorcycle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,935.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 can-am roadster spyder rt motorcycle. While driving 35 mph, the engine failed and flames appeared under the motorcycle near the engine area. The contact was able to move safely onto the road shoulder. The fire department assisted to contain the fire and a fire report was filed. The motorcycle was taken to a tow yard. The motorcycle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,935...Updated 11/06/17 *bf updated 11/13/2017*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 can-am spyder rt. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed strong fuel fumes around the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The abs and the ebd default were displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,200. The vin was unavailable.

Officer was operating vehicle on a city street approaching and intersection. Posted speed was 25 mph and officer was decelerating and felt heat rising from beneath the vehicle. Officer observed flames coming from the engine area and moved the vehicle to the side of the road and got off before being injured. Within seconds the vehicle was fully engulfed and flames caught a yard and two nearby trees on fire. The fire department determined cause of fire was fuel related. City mechanic examined the remains and determined the fuel system was the source of the fire and also found a recall on the vehicle after checking online. Recall notice was not received by city maintenance. Vehicle was a total loss, including all police equipment on the vehicle. *tr

After purchasing our 2011 can-am spyder rts we noticed that after riding that there was a fuel smell inside the garage coming from the spyder. Can-am issued a recall for faulty gas caps venting gas fumes. We received the new updated gas cap but still have fuel smell after riding while the spyder is parked in the garage. While riding, the heat coming up from the body panels is so hot that it causes 1st degree burns on my wife's thighs and calves. Have brought this up to 2 different dealers and have been told by both that, its normal for the spyder. *tr

Vehicle over heats stopped in traffic/ dash cluster says limp home mode been in dealer ship since 5/1/2014. *js

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0730 [1] Incorrect Gear Ratio