Service bulletins for the 2013 CAN-AM Spyder
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
80 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| Article 68498 | 2017-09-27. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. Technical Service Tip (TST) related to clutch engagement which could chatter or shutter. |
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| POSTING 02-27 | 2017-06-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. POSTING AND UPDATES REGARDING THE ISSUE OF HANDLING BEHAVIORS ON SOME 2013 MODELS. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS IS GIVEN BY BRP TO DEALERS. |
| POSTING 02-27 | 2017-06-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. POSTING AND UPDATES REGARDING THE ISSUE OF HANDLING BEHAVIORS ON SOME 2013 MODELS. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS IS GIVEN BY BRP TO DEALERS. |
| POSTING 02-14 | 2017-06-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. POSTING AND UPDATES REGARDING THE ISSUE OF HANDLING BEHAVIORS ON SOME 2013 MODELS. |
| POSTING 02-19 (2 | 2017-06-21. Service bulletin. WHEELS. POSTING ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM THAT SOME 2013 UNITS MAY HAVE BEEN DELIVERED WITH AN "OUT OF SPECIFICATION" ALIGNMENT. IF THE DEALER FINDS THAT THE UNIT IS AFFECTED, THEY NEED TO FOLLOW THE LINK TO TST AND FOLLOW THE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS |
| BULLETIN 2013-1 | 2017-06-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. WARRANTY BULLETIN ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM THAT SOME VEHICLES HAVE BEEN PRODUCED USING FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS WITH TOO HIGH FRICTION THAT MAY AFFECT THE DYNAMIC DRIVING PERFORMANCE AND THE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. THE PROPOSED SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS (BOTH SIDES). |
| ARTICLE 02-26 | 2017-06-21. Service bulletin. WHEELS. TECHNICAL SERVICE TIP (TST) ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM THAT SOME 2013 UNITS MAY HAVE BEEN DELIVERED WITH AN "OUT OF SPECIFICATION" ALIGNMENT. IF A CUSTOMER COMPLAINS ABOUT THIS ISSUE OR IF DEALER EXPERIENCE AN HANDLING ISSUE WHILE PERFORMING THE PDI ROAD TEST, A FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND VERIFICATION NEED TO BE PERFORMED. |
| POSTING 02-19 | 2017-06-20. Service bulletin. STEERING; WHEELS. DISCUSSION CONCERNING THE ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS WITH CERTAIN MODELS. |
| 87480 | 2017-01-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE TIP (TST): CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE HEAT FELT ON THE LATERAL PANELS IN CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS. SOLUTION IS TO INSTALL THE AIR SCOOP PANEL KIT. MAKE SURE THE UNIT HAS THE 2013-9 WARRANTY CAMPAIGN ECM UPDATE PERFORM PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THESE PANELS. |
| 117416 | 2017-01-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE. SERVICE PROCEDURE: IF THE CUSTOMER DECLINES THE RECALL REPAIR 2013-10, DEALER HAS TO MAKE SURE THAT CUSTOMER FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONSEQUENCES (UNDER VERY HOT AMBIANCE CONDITIONS AND AT LOW SPEED RIDING, THE TEMPERATURE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY RISE AND THEREBY INCREASE THE RISK OF SKIN BURN OR VEHICLE FIRE). IF CUSTOMER STILL REFUSES, DEALER HAS TO PROVIDE LETTER ATTACHED. |
| ARTICLE 87480 | 2017-01-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. TECHNICAL SERVICE TIP (TST):INSTRUCTION TO BE FOLLOWED IF A CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT FELT ON THE LATERAL PANELS IN CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS. THE SOLUTION IS TO MAKE SURE THE UNIT HAS THE 2013-9 WARRANTY CAMPAIGN ECM UPDATE PERFORM PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THESE PANEL AND THE INSTALLATION THE AIR SCOOP PANEL KIT. |
| BULLETIN 2014-3 | 2016-11-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WARRANTY PAC BULLETIN 2014-3 ADDRESSING A POSSIBLE LIMP HOME MODE TRIGGERED BY CB WHILE TRANSMITTING DUE TO INCORRECTLY SHIELDED CAN WIRES IN ENTERTAINMENT AND CB HARNESS. BRP SUGGEST TO RETURN ALL AFFECTED KITS IF IN DEALER'S INVENTORY OR REPLACE ENTERTAINMENT HARNESS AND CB COMMUNICATION KIT IF IT IS INSTALLED ON VEHICLES AND ONLY ON VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM. |
| BULLETIN 2013-9 | 2016-11-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS. REVISON 1 OF WARRANTY BULLETIN 2013-9 ADRESSING 3 PROBLEMS: A) SEAL THE FRONT FUSE BOXES BECAUSE WATER MAY INFILTRATE EITHER OF THE FRONT FUSE BOXES; B) UPDATE ECM SOFTWARE BECAUSE CODE P1614 MAY BE TRIGGERED AND CAUSE A LIMP HOME MODE WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE; C) REPLACE UPPER BELT GUARD RETAINING SCREWS THAT MAY NOT SECURE THE BELT GUARD PROPERLY. |
| ARTICLE 51492 | 2016-11-23. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. TECHNICAL SERVICE TIP (TST): BRP HAS RECEIVED REPORTS CONCERNING THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYING LIT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RESTING ON THE BUMP STOP. THIS WILL CAUSE BATTERY DRAINAGE. THERE ARE 2 REASONS THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY.THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH SUPPORT PLATE IS WARPED OR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH PLUNGER IS DIRTY AND STICKING. THIS REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND POSSIBLY THE SUPPORT PLATE DEPENDING ON THE PRODUCTION DATE OF THE UNIT. |
| TSB27-2015 | 2015-05-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER: INFORMATION REGARDING SPECIAL REPAIRS NEEDED ON AIR BOX.. *LJ |
| 000085385 | 2015-05-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE). BOMBARDIER ROADSTER: COMPLAINT REGARDING OIL LEAK CLUTCH COVER OIL PRESSURE SENSOR THREADS. *LJ |
| 000064634 | 2015-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. BOMBARDIER ROADSTER: COMPLAINTS REGARDING WINDSHIELD DROPPING ON BUMPY ROAD. *LJ |
| 000063500 | 2015-05-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. BRP ROADSTER: COMPLAINT REGARDING HOOD ACTUATOR SWITCH FAILURE. *LJ |
| 000053924 | 2015-05-22. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. BRP ROADSTER: CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTIONAL ISSUE, SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE CRUISE CONTROL CANCELLING ON ITS OWN, BUTTON LOOSE, OT SETTING AT ALL. *LJ |
| 000034361 | 2015-05-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. BRP ROADSTER : COMPLAINTS REGARDING INTERMITTENT DPS ASSISTANCE OR NO ASSISTANCE AT ALL. *LJ |
| TST-000087 | 2015-01-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. BRP MC: IN CERTAIN RIDING CONDITION, EXCESSIVE HEAT IS FELT ON LATERAL PANELS. MODEL 2013 RS/ST. *PE |
| BRP-51492 | 2014-08-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. BRP MC: WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RESTING ON HUMP STOP, THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ON, CAUSING DRAINAGE TO THE BATTERY. MODEL 2013 ROADSTER. *PE |
| BRP-2013-9 | 2014-05-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. BRP MOTORCYCLE: INFORMATION ON WARRANTY CAMPAIGN REGARDING A POSSIBLE REPAIR ISSUE OF OIL LEAK ON CLUTCH COVER AND SEALING PROCEDURE, ON SOME MOTORCYCLES. MODEL 2014 SPYDER RT SE6. *PE |
| WC-2013-9 | 2014-05-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. CAN-AM MOTORCYCLE: WARRANTY CAMPAIGN INFORMATION REGARDING SEAL OF FRONT FUSE BOXES (WATER INFILTRATING EITHER OF FRONT FUSE BOXES), UPDATING ECM SOFTWARE (A LIMP HOME MODE MAY BE TRIGGERED WHEN ENGINE HAS STARTED, REPLACE UPPER BELT GUARD RETAINING SCREWS (THE BELT GUARD NOT SECURED PROPERLY BY RETAINING SCREWS. MODEL 2013 SPYDER. *PE |
| SB-2013-0015 | 2014-04-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. BRP: FRONT FUSE BOXES SEAL ALLOWS WATER TO INFILTRATE; WHEN ENGINE HAS STARTED CAN CAUSE CODE P1614 TO BE TRIGGERED AND HOME LIMP MODE; THE BELT GUARD RETAINING SCREWS ARE NOT SECURED PROPERLY. *PE |
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