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Product recall · CPSCMay 11, 2023Serious
Snowmobiles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The fuel injector hose retainer screw can loosen and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Ski-Doo dealer to determine if their snowmobile is included in this recall and to schedule a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly to coordinate the free repair with dealers to inspect and if necessary install a new E-TEC fuel injector hose retainer screw.
Who to contact: BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or online at https://www.ski-doo.com/us/en/owner-zone/maintenance/safety-recalls or www.ski-doo.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Ski-Doo model years 2021 and 2022 snowmobiles equipped with 850 E-TEC and 850 E-TEC Turbo engines. The vehicles were sold in a variety of colors. Ski-Doo and the model name are printed on the side panels of the vehicles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on the decal located on the right-hand side of tunnel underneath the seat. Dealers can check for VINs included in this recall. The following models are included in the recall: Model Year(s) Model Name 2021 and 2022 Backcountry 850 E-TEC Expedition 850 E-TEC Freeride 850 E-TEC Freeride 850 E-TEC Turbo MXZ 850 E-TEC Renegade 850 E-TEC Summit 850 E-TEC Summit 850 E-TEC Turbo 2022 Backcountry 850 E-TEC Turbo Expedition 850 E-TEC Turbo MXZ 850 E-TEC Turbo Renegade 850 E-TEC Turbo
Details
- Units affected
- About 12,500 (In addition, about 8,000 were sold in Canada) (Some of these snowmobiles were previously recalled in October 2022)
- Recall date
- May 11, 2023
- Brand
- BRP U.S. Inc, of Sturtevant, Wisconsin
- What has been reported
- BRP has received 14 reports of fuel leaks which resulted in four fires.
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from October 2020 through September 2022 for between $10,000 and $17,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Expands Recall of Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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