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Product recall · CPSCAugust 6, 2019Serious
Snowmobiles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The vehicle's fuel delivery system can leak fuel, 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 vehicles and contact a BRP Snowmobile dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
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 and click on “Community” and then “Safety” for more information.
The product
This recall involves model year 2017 Ski-Doo MXZ, Summit, and Renegade snowmobiles and 2018 Ski-Doo MXZ and Renegade snowmobiles equipped with an 850 E-TEC engine. The vehicles are 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. The following models are included in the recall. Models Colors 2017 Ski-Doo Models MXZ TNT 850 E-TEC White/Black; Black MXZ X 850 E-TEC Black; Yellow RENEGADE ADRENALINE 850 E-TEC White/Black; Black RENEGADE X 850 E-TEC Black; Orange SUMMIT SP 850 E-TEC Yellow/Black SUMMIT X 850 E-TEC Black; Orange/White 2018 Ski-Doo Models MXZ BLIZZARD 850 E-TEC Black/Yellow MXZ TNT 850 E-TEC Black;White MXZ X 850 E-TEC Black;Black/Yellow, MXZ XRS 850 E-TEC Black;Silver/Yellow RENEGADE ADRENALINE 850 E-TEC Black;White RENEGADE BC 850 E-TEC Black;White RENEGADE BCX 850 E-TEC Black;Black/Green RENEGADE X 850 E-TEC Black;Black/Green RENEGADE XRS 850 E-TEC Black;Black/Green;Silver/Green
Details
- Units affected
- About 14,600 (About 10,000 were previously recalled in May 2019)
- Recall date
- August 6, 2019
- Brand
- BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received two additional reports of fuel leaks bringing the total to 15. There are two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2019 for between $12,000 and $16,000.
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: “BRP Expands Recall of Snowmobiles Due to Fuel Leak and 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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