2012 Can-AM Spyder RT Technical Service Bulletins

33 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT. 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.

• 11018774May 15, 2025Electrical system. 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.
• 10252669Mar 18, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and check engine light came on (limp home condition) and the gearbox won't shift.
• 10229613Dec 6, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
• 10189988Mar 15, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. The low fuel level light indicator stay always ON after cluster replacement on MY12 RT.
• 10185865Jul 14, 2015Brakes. Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
• 10088542Jun 26, 2015Engine, Engine cooling. Technical service tip (tst): customer may complain of excessive heat felt in the engine compartment in certain riding conditions. The solution is to install the air scoop kit. Note that this will not reduce heat felt on the rh foot by the radiator fan.
• 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.
• 10185877Jan 23, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. ECM Software update. (optional).
• 10055109Jan 23, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Brp: some motorcycles experience damage to throttle body actuator, leading to limp home mode or fault codes when starting engine; the tcm and ecm software needs updating due to sensitive calibration warning display in cluster; middle side rubber panels grommets falls off after removal and installing, multiple times, panel.
• 10055107Jan 23, 2014Electrical system. Roadster: for some motorcycles, informational procedure is provided regarding the ecm software update, which is optional and not under warranty.
• 10124115Dec 20, 2013Equipment. Update of a posting regarding bulletin 2012-6 about possible water infiltration in radio module
• 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.
• 10129605Oct 25, 2013Body and structure. Technical Service Tip (TST) informing dealers that BRP has noticed an increase in claims for the RT hood actuator switch. Switch inspection reveals the contact points inside the switch are exposed to high amperage. This causes an intermittent or permanently bad contact. The dealers are informed to inspect the hood actuator itself to see if the lever it pushes against is in-line and not obstructed.
• 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.
• 10129606Oct 22, 2013Electrical system. Technical Service Tip (TST) informing dealers that It has been brought to BRP's attention that in some cases the radio station display option in the cluster will revert to "no display" after a few days. BRP is looking into the situation. This issue has been identified as a software problem between the cluster and the radio module. At this time replacement of parts is not the solution since they all have the problem.
• 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)
• 10126524Oct 23, 2012Fuel system. Technical Service Tip (TST) in reference to quality warranty bulletin 2012-12. If the analog fuel gauge with stepper motor is installed with an old version of the cluster software or on a 2010 RT with a cluster which cannot be updated, the following situations may be observed: * Fuel level is displayed in the cluster digital display. * Wrong fuel level. * Even if the fuel tank is full, the digital display may show…
• 10125476Oct 23, 2012Electrical system, Fuel system. Technical Service Tip (TST) in reference to quality warranty bulletin 2012-12. If the analog fuel gauge with stepper motor is installed with an old version of the cluster software or on a 2010 RT with a cluster which cannot be updated, the following situations may be observed: ? Fuel level is displayed in the cluster digital display. ? Wrong fuel level. ? Even if the fuel tank is full, the digital display may show…
• 10126525Oct 22, 2012Electrical system, Fuel system. Warranty bulletin addressing the problem that analog fuel gauge needle does not have any dampening causing a variable fuel level reading. Replacing the analog fuel gauge with a new improved one (with stepper motor) is required. After fuel gauge installation, update the cluster software.
• 10125477Oct 22, 2012Fuel system. Warranty bulletin addressing the problem that analog fuel gauge needle does not have any dampening causing a variable fuel level reading. Replacing the analog fuel gauge with a new improved one (with stepper motor) is required. After fuel gauge installation, update the cluster software.
• 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.
• 10185875Jun 19, 2012Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. To be performed at PDI on registered (sold) vehicles.
• 10185873Jun 19, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. To be performed at PDI on unregistered (unsold) vehicles.
• 10185854Feb 27, 2012Fuel system. Centrifungal clutch vibration.

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