Vehicle report
Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
Service Bulletin 2016-7
Electric Throttle Actuator Replacement The Electric Throttle Actuator (ETA) is now available for spare part. In case of any ETA defect, it is not necessary anymore to replace the complete throttle body assembly.
A2013-SE5
Not shifting when engine gets warm.
REV87480
Air scoop retrofit kits.
40182
Technical Service Tip (TST): A very limited quantity of vehicles may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. Dealerships has received the specific instructions concerning the inspection, repair and warranty procedures for this situation. Letter to dealers sent on December 3, 2012 is attached.
87480REV
Technical Service Tip (TST) (revision): Customer may complain of excessive heat felt on the lateral panels in certain riding conditions. Steps to install panels. Make sure the unit has the 2013-9 Warranty Campaign ECM update perform prior to the installation of these panels.
87480
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.
Article 68498
Technical Service Tip (TST) related to clutch engagement which could chatter or shutter.
ARTICLE 87480
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.
TST-000087
BRP MC: IN CERTAIN RIDING CONDITION, EXCESSIVE HEAT IS FELT ON LATERAL PANELS. MODEL 2013 RS/ST. *PE
BRP-51492
BRP MC: WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RESTING ON HUMP STOP, THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ON, CAUSING DRAINAGE TO THE BATTERY. MODEL 2013 ROADSTER. *PE
D109338
Trailer module may fail.
ARTICLE 51492
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.
SB-2013-0015
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
BULLETIN 2013-9
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.
SB-2013-9
BRP: ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, THE UPPER BELT GUARDS ARE FALLING OFF DUE TO THE TORX SCREWS BEING SHORT AND NOT ABLE TO REACH NYLON OF NUT. *PE UPDATE SEAL FRONT FUSE BOX & ECM SOFTWARE. 8/18/14. *PE
SE-5
BRP MC: WHEN ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND HAS DIFFICULTY OR FAILS TO SHIFT AT ALL, THE OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY NEEDS CHECKING OR THE STEEL SLEEVE IS NOT PRESSED IN. MODEL 2013 SE5. *PE
A2013-ST
Upper belt guard falling off.
SB-2014-0001
BRP: ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, NEED TO HAVE THE FRONT FUSE BOX COVERS REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED COVER IN PRODUCTION AND ALSO, UPDATE ECM SOFTWARE (P1614, HI TEMP LAMPS, LIMP HOME MODE). *PE
WC-2013-9
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
Article 10-25
Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing that on some SE5 engines a high pitched or whining noise may be heard under specific RPM only. After investigation the cause of this noise is from a thrust washer vibrating and spinning in the HCM. Inspection of the HCM housing for wear is proposed; it may need to be replaced.
Article Radio 10
If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
Letters 2013-8
Letters to dealers and customers informing them of the 2013-8 warranty bulletin issued on August 30th regarding Tandem Master Cylinder Manifold Inlet - Fire Hazard.
Posting 09-03
Posting informing the community that BRP has been investigating multiple issues with 2013 units and it has come up with a number of solutions. Technical service tips (TST) has been made to assist with diagnostics. TST also goes over numerous campaigns and bulletins.
Bulletin 2013-9
Service bulletin informing dealers that a new procedure has been developed to improve the replacement of the tandem master cylinder (TMC) without the necessity of bleeding the whole brake system.
2013-5
Warranty bulletin addressing a possible front shocks dampening issue. Some vehicles may have been produced with shock absorbers without enough dampening. The proposed solution is to replace both front shocks if problem is encountered.
Posting PO2017
Posting discussing a possible solution for the Engine coolant over temperature condition, that will be added to the TST.
Posting PO2017(2
Posting discussing the Technical Service Tip (TST) about a diagnostic trouble code - Engine coolant over temperature condition.
Article DTC P021
Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing a diagnostic trouble code - Engine coolant over temperature condition.
D2013-4
RT-622 Trailers may experience electrical issues due to trailer light module failure.
Posting 05-21
Posting about some units stalling at idle when coming to a stop with the drive train disengaged. The occurrence will be reduced with time and eliminated after the performance of the 1st maintenance or as the engine brake-in is completed.
Article 06-05
Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing that in order to properly investigate a Soft suspension complaint, provide the information listed to the BRP technical support team.
Bulletin 2013-2
Warranty bulletin addressing the problem that some units left the factory with the wheel alignment out of the specification. The solution is to verify the wheel alignment and, if necessary, adjust it according to the improved procedure.
ARTICLE 02-26
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.
BULLETIN 2013-1
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).
POSTING 02-19
DISCUSSION CONCERNING THE ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS WITH CERTAIN MODELS.
POSTING 02-19 (2
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
POSTING 02-14
POSTING AND UPDATES REGARDING THE ISSUE OF HANDLING BEHAVIORS ON SOME 2013 MODELS.
POSTING 02-27
POSTING AND UPDATES REGARDING THE ISSUE OF HANDLING BEHAVIORS ON SOME 2013 MODELS. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS IS GIVEN BY BRP TO DEALERS.
Posting 02-27
Posting and updates regarding the issue of handling behaviors on some 2013 models. Specific instructions is given by BRP to dealers.
Article 12-12
Technical Service Tip (TST) informing dealers that that a very limited quantity of the vehicles identified in the letter may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. A very limited quantity of vehicles may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. Dealership has received by regular mail and by e-mail the specific instructions concerning the inspection, repair and warranty procedures for this situation.
Dlr40182
Special repair needed at PDI.
Letter 12-03
Letter to dealers informing them that a very limited quantity of the vehicles identified in the letter may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. Instruction are provided.
P01-24-14
Warranty campaign explanation.
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.