Bombardier Recreational Products Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 08527 · Dec 19, 2007 · Bombardier Recreational Products
480
units affected
480
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08527
- Date
- Dec 19, 2007
- Company
- Bombardier Recreational Products
- Units affected
- 480
- Product
- Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS Snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves Ski-Doo model year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS snowmobiles. The model name is located on the side panels. The snowmobiles were sold in yellow or black/slate.
What can happen
A defect in the carburetor can prevent the throttle from freely returning to the idle position. This can result in an unexpected loss of control, leading to a collision, and cause serious injuries or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notices from Bombardier.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of snowmobiles with stuck throttles. No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Ski-Doo dealers nationwide during November 2007 for about $9,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ski-doo® model year 2008 mxz x 600 rs snowmobiles?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notices from Bombardier.
What is the hazard?
A defect in the carburetor can prevent the throttle from freely returning to the idle position. This can result in an unexpected loss of control, leading to a collision, and cause serious injuries or 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.