I agree Ron. And that's my problem at the same time. I'm trying to sell my 2018. Do I say anything to prospective buyers. Do I wait until the bike is fixed? With knowing how long it took to get replacement drive sprockets in peoples hands this may take a year or two to be resolved.
As I mentioned in my first post I wasn't aware of a problem, let alone one big enough to cause Can Am to address the situation on their own. Even a casual reader of this forum had to be aware of the drive sprocket problem.
How bad do you want to sell it? I would say the cat's out of the bag now, and you may have some soul searching going forward. If you have one in that bunch of numbers, then you may have a paper weight if the buyer has any knowledge of what their buying. If BRP stands up and fixes all of the affected bikes like they said they would, then there will be no problem!! The only bad part is the everyone that has to go through this headache will lose their ride for a while.
BRP definitely has a can of worms going with this one. It would be very good if they got this cleared up post-haste. But based on the much simpler front sprocket process. I'm not optimistic. I hope I am very wrong in that.
I agree Ron. And that's my problem at the same time. I'm trying to sell my 2018. Do I say anything to prospective buyers. Do I wait until the bike is fixed? With knowing how long it took to get replacement drive sprockets in peoples hands this may take a year or two to be resolved.
As I mentioned in my first post I wasn't aware of a problem, let alone one big enough to cause Can Am to address the situation on their own. Even a casual reader of this forum had to be aware of the drive sprocket problem.
You’re probably looking at discounting at least 20% to even be considered against non affected similar year/equipped units. A prospective buyer would be buying into a real hassle. I would fix then sell.
Interesting... when I go to look up my VIN, I get the message below. I bought the bike in January here in Texas.
I double checked my dealer records against the bike's sticker, the VIN is correct.
2019 Spyder RT Ltd. Bought in Jan 2024. Can-Am states only.
Slingmods USB and QuadLock phone mount with vibration dampener | Highway pegs
Rear GENERAL ALTIMAX RT45 SL 225/60R-15 tire | Drink2Go front/rear Cupholders
3D printed Turn Signal/Shifter caps | KOTT Grill covers
LED Headlights | LED Foglights | High Mount Trunk brake/turn lights with brake strobe
Pedal Box+ w/BT | Show Chrome gas shock for rear trunk
Foam Grips | Red Rim Covers
VIOFO MT1 Front/Rear Dash Cam system | Upper Radiator Exhaust Block (SpyderPops)
ShowChrome Heavy Duty seat shock | RLS Cat/Primary Muffler Delete
BRP Intake Air vents
2018 RT Ltd - Asphalt Metallic - East Valley of Phoenix
2018 RT Ltd Chrome - Champagne Metallic - Lake Stevens, Wa
(Champagne/Hooker) Magic Mirrors, 360 LED head lights, BajaRon sway bar, H&R springs and shock adjusters, dash cam, foam grips, third brake light 4 LED strobe for 7 seconds and then on steady, rear LED turn signals/8 ohm 50W resistors, sequential turn signals on front fenders, Vredestein and PPA Orb wheels on front and General out back, and driver backrest.
Things that move between machines: Ikea sheep skins, Zumo XT GPS, and extra tools. Hooker is going to be my summer trike up North; and Hookie my winter trike down South.
(Asphalt/Hookie) Elka shocks on front - BajaRon sway bar, OEM driver's backrest, LED headlights, dual USB with voltmeter, dash cam, foam grips - Magic Mirrors - front tires Vredestein Quatrac SL on PPA ORB Chrome wheels.
Interesting... when I go to look up my VIN, I get the message below. I bought the bike in January here in Texas.
I double checked my dealer records against the bike's sticker, the VIN is correct.
They do not want a bunch of hot owners plugging their phone lines up; they want you to go totally through the dealer for this!! Not surprised to see that.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 10-15-2024 at 06:07 PM.
They do not want a bunch of hot owners plugging their phone lines up; they want you to go totally through the dealer for this!! Not surprised to see that.
That was BRP's generic VIN search tool, not specific to this recall. I think that message indicates that BRP doesn't know anything about my bike... which is disturbing.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 10-15-2024 at 06:07 PM.
2019 Spyder RT Ltd. Bought in Jan 2024. Can-Am states only.
Slingmods USB and QuadLock phone mount with vibration dampener | Highway pegs
Rear GENERAL ALTIMAX RT45 SL 225/60R-15 tire | Drink2Go front/rear Cupholders
3D printed Turn Signal/Shifter caps | KOTT Grill covers
LED Headlights | LED Foglights | High Mount Trunk brake/turn lights with brake strobe
Pedal Box+ w/BT | Show Chrome gas shock for rear trunk
Foam Grips | Red Rim Covers
VIOFO MT1 Front/Rear Dash Cam system | Upper Radiator Exhaust Block (SpyderPops)
ShowChrome Heavy Duty seat shock | RLS Cat/Primary Muffler Delete
BRP Intake Air vents
If BRP stands up and fixes all of the affected bikes like they said they would, then there will be no problem!!
It is an NHTSA recall. They have no choice but to fix it.
Since it is only a small percentage of units, they should have a solution already, as they can use the same part that they used for the not affected units.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 10-15-2024 at 06:06 PM.
Reason: Merged immediately consecutive posts posted in the same minute as each other?? :-/
Is 8721 a small percentage? BRP were dragged in kicking and screaming after 1 unfortunate owner reported the safety issue related to loss of motion due to shaft breakage as stated in the NHTSA Cronology section and linked earlier in this thread.
The best substitute for brains & knowledge is....................silence.
My bike is a 2018 but did not get anything from BRP in regard to a recall.
The NHTSA reports says dealers are getting notified now, and owner notifications will go out in November.
2019 Spyder RT Ltd. Bought in Jan 2024. Can-Am states only.
Slingmods USB and QuadLock phone mount with vibration dampener | Highway pegs
Rear GENERAL ALTIMAX RT45 SL 225/60R-15 tire | Drink2Go front/rear Cupholders
3D printed Turn Signal/Shifter caps | KOTT Grill covers
LED Headlights | LED Foglights | High Mount Trunk brake/turn lights with brake strobe
Pedal Box+ w/BT | Show Chrome gas shock for rear trunk
Foam Grips | Red Rim Covers
VIOFO MT1 Front/Rear Dash Cam system | Upper Radiator Exhaust Block (SpyderPops)
ShowChrome Heavy Duty seat shock | RLS Cat/Primary Muffler Delete
BRP Intake Air vents
The Australia recall starts with model year 2016, wonder why here it starts with model year 2017. It also includes the VIN’s.
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The Australia recall starts with model year 2016, wonder why here it starts with model year 2017. It also includes the VIN’s.
A quick check with Google, and there are different standards for VIN numbers. And yes, it appears the USA uses it's own standard.
There are two known international standards for VIN – the ISO and the U.S. Standard FMVSS 115. The ISO covers all areas to ensure quality standards across the globe. With regards to the automobile industry, the ISO standard is set to help minimise and prevent crimes involving vehicles, with theft being the number one. ISO supplies the CRIN (Car Radio Identification Numbers) to prevent theft and to advocate standardisation of areas involving vehicle safety.
The US Standard comes in different formats from the ISO. It is covered by a wider bill on safety which includes driver safety, crash safety and road-worthiness.
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