Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 8,191
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2013-08-28
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
Brake fluid may leak onto a heat source, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.