2012 Can-AM Spyder RS Technical Service Bulletins

17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RS. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10200278Jan 5, 2016Engine cooling. Air scoop retrofit kits.
• 10058213Jun 17, 2015Engine. Brp: possible consequences at low speed, engine compartment temperature will rise and increase burn skin or vehicle fire during ambient hot conditions. Model 2013 roadster.
• 10186274Apr 12, 2014Electrical system. Trailer module may fail.
• 10055106Jan 23, 2014Electrical system. 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).
• 10107192Dec 20, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. Posting discussing the two recalls posted on transport canada and nhtsa concerning the fuel vapor canister vent hose to be replace or re-route and fuel cap replacement because the fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filter neck.
• 10129604Oct 25, 2013Engine. 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.
• 10191376Oct 22, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10129608Oct 15, 2013Equipment. Technical service Tip (TST) informing the community that it has come to BRP's attention that water pump mechanical seal failures have risen in recent weeks. In the event that dealers have a Spyder leak from the weep hole (oil or coolant), BRP would like to have more information.
• 10124113Aug 30, 2013Brakes. 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.
• 10124112Aug 26, 2013Equipment. Posting informing the community that after investigation, the conclusion is that some 2012 units were produced with water pumps mechanical seals installed slightly crocked in the clutch cover. This cause the seal to develop a leak on the side of the seal that had less pressure. Replacement parts should be installed using the revised procedure of the 2013 shop manual. TST is enclosed for the replacement procedure.
• 10186272May 29, 2013Electrical system. RT-622 Trailers may experience electrical issues due to trailer light module failure.
• 10107194Jan 17, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. Technical service tip (tst) addressing the details of the recall fuel cap replacement, where the fuel cap may not seal properly onto the fuel tank filter neck. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Brp is sending out replacement fuel caps to all canadian and usa registered owners.
• 10052086Jan 17, 2013Fuel system. Brp: on the can-am roadster, the fuel cap fails to seal properly, on fuel tank filler neck, causing fuel vapors and in presence of an ignition source, might result in a fire and needs replacing. Models 2008-2012 can-am spyder gs, rs, and rt.
• 10129601Dec 21, 2012Fuel system. Article informing dealers of Safety Campaign 2012-13 - Fuel Cap replacement. The fuel cap may not seal properly the fuel tank filler neck. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
• 10129602Dec 13, 2012Equipment. Posting informing the community that some of them may have seen an alert from Transport Canada regarding a recall on certain Spyder models. (recall 2012-13)
• 10119472Oct 8, 2012Engine. Posting stating that it has come to BRP's attention that water pump mechanical failure has risen in recent weeks. In the event you have a Spyder with a leak from the weep hole, please send information to BRP.
• 10051563Apr 10, 2012Other or unknown. Brp: the shift up and down paddle fails to work and adjustment is needed that might improve the situation on certain model motorcycles. Model spyder gs/rs. No model years listed.

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