Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Expands Recall of Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 23755 · May 11, 2023 · Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP)
12,500
units affected
12,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23755
- Date
- May 11, 2023
- Company
- Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP)
- Units affected
- 12,500
- Product
- Ski-Doo snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
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
What can happen
The fuel injector hose retainer screw can loosen and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BRP has received 14 reports of fuel leaks which resulted in four fires.
- Sold at
- Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from October 2020 through September 2022 for between $10,000 and $17,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ski-doo snowmobiles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The fuel injector hose retainer screw can loosen and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.