2012 Can-AM Spyder RT Electrical system Problems

“There have been multiple times where the spyder would not start. We would be riding and then stop somewhere and it would not start again. After a few time of trying to start it, it would finally start. Our concern of course is we are not sure if this would happen while we are at a stop. If it does happen while we are at a stop, it could create a dangerous situation.”

“My wife and I were riding to hawks nest state park in west virginia, my Can-Am spider caught on fire around the fuel cap area we were coming to a stop going about 10 miles an hour to 0. I felt heat on my left leg looked down and saw flames and told my wife to get off the bike and we got off and the bike, it burned for a few minutes before someone put the fire out with an extinguisher. We had fueled up about 35 miles prior to this stop. There are recalls on this motorcycle but not my specific VIN #- why? …”

“We have multiple times our spyder would not start. We would be riding for one to three hours and stop then get back on to ride and it would not start again. We are not sure if this would happen while at a stop sign or red light. May cause accident if the driver behind not paying attention to us and just the light. We can not trust. It to ride anymore. Have taken it to the dealer for repair and they say that have fixed what they believe to be the problem but still no luck.”

“Turn signal switch does not cancel properly (manually). When signaling a right turn (for example), definitively pressing the switch to cancel frequently causes the left signal to flash. In some circumstances, the left signal begins to flash as if it was pressed to signal a left turn. The issue can be reproduced when the vehicle is stopped, safely ensuring the switch is being pressed properly. When driving, this results in a potentially hazardous situation. …”

“When manually turning the turn signals off after changing traffic lanes, the left turn signal will flash or turn on. This has been happening since the motorcycle was brand new. Sometimes it becomes almost impossible to turn the turn signals off because every time you mash the button the left turn signal comes on. At the 4500 mile checkup I head the turn signal switch replaced and it worked for 5 miles and then started acting up again and is now doing exactly what it was doing before. …”