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2013 CAN-AM Spyder St

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports4 injury reports

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

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5,000 miles · Oct 26, 2014
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel/propulsion System

VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE HEAT UNDER LEFT SIDE BODY PANELS AND VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FUMES. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10650130

Mileage unknown · Aug 10, 2014
Engine And Engine CoolingInjury

THE EXTREME HEAT FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BIKE CAUSED 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON THIGH AND UPPER LEG. I BOUGHT THE BIKE IN MAY OF 2014, COMPLAINED TO BRP ABOUT THE EXTREME HEAT ON THE RIGHT FOOT. THEY AUTHORIZED MY DEALER TO REPLACE THE PANELS WITH A NEWER VERSIONS. THE PANELS WERE TO BE PLACED ON MY BIKE ON TUESDAY AUGUST 13…

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THE EXTREME HEAT FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BIKE CAUSED 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON THIGH AND UPPER LEG. I BOUGHT THE BIKE IN MAY OF 2014, COMPLAINED TO BRP ABOUT THE EXTREME HEAT ON THE RIGHT FOOT. THEY AUTHORIZED MY DEALER TO REPLACE THE PANELS WITH A NEWER VERSIONS. THE PANELS WERE TO BE PLACED ON MY BIKE ON TUESDAY AUGUST 13,2014. I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE EXTREME HEAT ON THE LEFT SIDE UNTIL I RODE THE BIKE FOR A LONGER DISTANCE. HAVE CONTACTED BRP ABOUT MY INJURY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10621216

Official recalls

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13V386000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

Aug 28, 2013

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Brake fluid may leak onto a heat source, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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