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Product recall · CPSCMarch 3, 2022Serious
BRP Snowmobiles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Fuel can leak from the fuel tank vent onto hot components when the snowmobiles are on a tilt or flipped over, 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 stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately and contact a Ski-Doo dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly to coordinate the free repair with dealers to change the routing and the exit location of the fuel tank vent. A protective plate will also be installed.
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/fuel-may-drip-on-hot-components-potential-fire-hazard.html 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 2020, 2021 and 2022 Expedition LE, SE and SWT snowmobiles with a 900 ACE turbo engine. 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. The following models are included in the recall: Model Year Model Name 2020 Ski-Doo Expedition SE 900 ACE Turbo 2020 Ski-Doo Expedition LE 900 ACE Turbo 2021 Ski-Doo Expedition SE 900 ACE Turbo 2021 Ski-Doo Expedition LE 900 ACE Turbo 2021 Ski-Doo Expedition SWT 900 ACE Turbo 2022 Ski-Doo Expedition SE 900 ACE Turbo 2022 Ski-Doo Expedition LE 900 ACE Turbo 2022 Ski-Doo Expedition SWT 900 ACE Turbo
Details
- Units affected
- About 700 (In addition, about 3,900 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- March 3, 2022
- Brand
- BRP U.S. Inc, of Sturtevant, Wisc.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- BRP has received five reports of fires related to fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from June 2019 through January 2022 for between $17,000 and $19,000.
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 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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