Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Projectile Hazard
Recall 06542 · Apr 3, 2006 · Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
3,600
units affected
3,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06542
- Date
- Apr 3, 2006
- Company
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,600
- Product
- Ski-Doo® Model Year 2005 and 2006 Mach Z® and Model Year 2006 MX Z Renegade 1000 Snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recall involves all models and packages of the Model Years 2005 and 2006 Mach Z and all models and packages of the Model Year 2006 MX Z Renegade 1000 Ski-Doo® snowmobiles. The Mach Z model was available in black and the MXZ model was available in black or yellow. Model name is located on the side panels.
What can happen
Cracks can appear in the starter ring gears, causing ring gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris can act as a projectile, causing injury or death to riders or bystanders.
The fix
Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from BRP. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BRP has received six reported incidents of fragmentation. There have been three reported injuries, including a laceration to a rider's foot that required stitches and one rider, who suffered a fractured toe.
- Sold at
- Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from September 2004 through March 2006 for between $9,300 and $11,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ski-doo® model year 2005 and 2006 mach z® and model year 2006 mx z renegade 1000 snowmobiles?
Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from BRP. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Cracks can appear in the starter ring gears, causing ring gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris can act as a projectile, causing injury or death to riders or bystanders.
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.