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2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 injured · 1099270 · 2014-08-19

Vehicle

Make
CAN-AM
Model
SPYDER RT
Year
2013
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Miles at failure
600
Speed
50 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

VEHICLE IS A FIRE HAZARD AND PRODUCES HOT AIR FROM THE ENGINE ONTO THE RIGHT LEG THAT IS INTENSE ENOUGH TO CAUSE BURNS. ALSO HEAT FROM UNDER THE SEAT WHERE THE GAS TANK IS LOCATED IS UNBEARABLE. GAS FUMES ARE EMITTED FROM THE BIKE WHILE RIDING AND WHEN THE CYCLE IS TURNED OFF THE GAS FUMES ARE SO INTENSE THAT IT SEEMS UNSAFE TO PARK IN A GARAGE FOR FEAR OF FIRE.THIS IS A TRAGEDY WAITING TO HAPPEN.CAN AM NEEDS TO BE REQUIRED TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THESE PROBLEMS FOR THE SAFETY OF THE RIDERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10626248
Machine
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