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Product recall · CPSCAugust 26, 2019Serious
BRP Snowmobiles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The vehicle can have a fuel leak at the fuel injector, 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 2019 Ski-Doo Backcountry, Freeride, MXZ, Renegade and Summit 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. Consumers can contact BRP or an authorized dealer to verify if their VIN number is included in the recall. The following models are included in the recall. Models Colors BACKCOUNTRY 850 E-TEC Black; White/Black BACKCOUNTRY X 850 E-TEC Black; White/Black BACKCOUNTRY XRS 850 E-TEC Black; White/Black FREERIDE 850 E-TEC Blue MXZ BLIZZARD 850 E-ETC Black/Yellow MXZ TNT 850 E-TEC White/Black; Black MXZ X 850 E-TEC Black; Yellow; Yellow/Silver MXZ XRS 850 E-TEC Black; Yellow/Silver RENEGADE ADRENALINE 850 E-TEC White RENEGADE X 850 E-TEC Black; Red RENEGADE XRS 850 E-TEC Orange/Silver SUMMIT SP 850 E-TEC Black; Black/Blue SUMMIT X 850 E-TEC Black; Black/Blue
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,900
- Recall date
- August 26, 2019
- Brand
- BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 17 reports of broken/missing injector bolts, one report of fuel leaks and two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from June 2018 through July 2019 for between $12,600 and $16,200.
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 Recalls 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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