2012 Can-AM Spyder RT Body and structure Problems

“A very strong odor of gasoline upon shut down after extended rides of more than 10-15 miles at varying speeds. Appears to happen more often when multiple stops (engine shut down of short duration) occur during the same ride. Riding more than 10 - 15 miles results in very high heat emanating from under seat on right side and extreme heat near right ankle and foot. Passenger also complained about heat to right ankle and foot. When parking spyder in my enclosed attached garage, garage door must be left open to dissipate gasoline fumes, otherwise fumes enter house living areas. …”

“Upon cruising down the highway about 60 MPH,my powered windshield support arm broke and the windshield fell back toward me in between the handle bars. Upon inspection,arm broke in half leaving the windshield unsupported. Our safety was put at risk because windshield was laying flat instead of upright for protection from winds and bugs or debris as designed. We had to prop it up with a coat to finish our ride. Doing research on Spyder owners forum,we discovered it is an ongoing problems with this support arm and we are not the lone incident. BRP should recall this for safety reasons. …”