Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Recalls Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 23786 · Aug 31, 2023 · Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP)
4,070
units affected
4,070
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23786
- Date
- Aug 31, 2023
- Company
- Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP)
- Units affected
- 4,070
- Product
- Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all model year 2023 Ski-Doo Freeride and Summit model snowmobiles equipped with an 850E-TEC Turbo R Engine and all Lynx Shredder model snowmobiles equipped with an 850 E-TEC Turbo R Engine. The vehicles were sold in a variety of colors. "Ski-Doo" is printed on a decal on the right-hand side of the snowmobiles. A vehicle decal is printed on the side of the snowmobiles that includes the model name. Only snowmobiles with the following years and model numbers are included in the recall: Model Year Model Name 2023 Ski-Doo Freeride 850 E-TEC Turbo R 2022 Ski-Doo Summit 850 E-TEC Turbo R 2023 Lynx Shredder 850 E-TEC Turbo R
What can happen
The main injector fuel return hose can leak, posing a fire hazard. This can also result in serious property damage, injuries or even death.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobiles and contact BRP to schedule a free inspection and repair by replacing the fuel return hose. BRP is contacting all purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of snowmobile fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Ski-Doo and Lynx authorized dealers from February 2021 through July 2023 for between $10,000 and $30,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ski-doo and lynx snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobiles and contact BRP to schedule a free inspection and repair by replacing the fuel return hose. BRP is contacting all purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The main injector fuel return hose can leak, posing a fire hazard. This can also result in serious property damage, injuries or even death.
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.