The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V386000·Announced 2013-08-28

2013 Can-Am Spyder RT and ST Recalled for Brake Fire Risk

NHTSA is recalling 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT and ST motorcycles because a brake component may melt, causing fluid leaks that increase fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that explicitly increases the risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT series and ST series motorcycles. The recall involves 8,191 vehicles where the tandem brake master cylinder manifold inlet may melt, allowing brake fluid to leak out.

The defect poses a safety hazard because the leaking brake fluid may come into contact with a heat source, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will install heat shields and a heat deflector on affected vehicles free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in early September 2013. Owners may contact BRP at 1-888-638-5397 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CAN-AM SPYDER ST, SPYDER RT
Brand
CAN-AM
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
8,191

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SPYDER ST
  • SPYDER RT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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