Model year record

2013 CAN-AM Spyder ST

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 32 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V386000

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Fuel/propulsion system	7	3,200 mi
Engine	6	3,200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	3	1,106 mi
Service brakes	3	4,930 mi
Electrical system	2	1,067 mi
Engine and engine cooling	2	5,000 mi
Structure: body	2	300 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	1	—
Seats	1	950 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	—
Unknown or other	1	300 mi
Vehicle speed control	1	—
Visibility: windshield	1	1,000 mi
Wheels	1	1,067 mi

The 2014 model has 32 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.