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2011 CAN-AM SPYDER RT — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 injured · 913717 · 2012-04-10

Vehicle

Make
CAN-AM
Model
SPYDER RT
Year
2011
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Miles at failure
12,000

Severity

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

Narrative

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VENT SYSTEM ON THE GAS TANK. THE CHARCOAL VAPOR CANISTER FILLS UP WITH LIQUID FUEL AND IT CAN'T VENT FUMES. WHICH CAUSE THE AIR BOX TO VENT RAW GAS FUMES INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND OUT UNDER THE DRIVER'S SADDLE (SEAT). THAN RIGHT IN TO THE DRIVERS FACE, WHICH CAUSES BURNING EYES AND CHEST PAINS. AND "I WOULD GUESS A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD" THE LAST 3500 MILES I HAVE HAD THREE CHARCOAL CANISTERS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE ONE INSTALLED NOW HAS FAILED. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10454644
Machine
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