1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11709
- Date
- Nov 19, 2010
- Company
- Brp
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Ski-Doo® model names listed below. Model names are located on the side panel. Model Year Name Color 2005 Expedition TUV 600 H.O. SDI Black or Seashore 2007 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow 2008 Skandic SUV 600 HO SDI Black 2008 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow and Black 2009 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow and Black 2010 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow and Black
What can happen
Electrostatic changes can accumulate and spark in the fuel tank when the engine is left idling, posing an explosion hazard that could result in serious injuries or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail. All models already repaired under previous recalls due to laceration hazard from projectiles, fire hazard, or explosion must be repaired again.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of explosions, one involving minor burns to face and hands.
- Sold at
- Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from March 2004 through March 2010 for between $9,000 and $10,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ski-doo® snowmobiles?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail. All models already repaired under previous recalls due to laceration hazard from projectiles, fire hazard, or.
What is the hazard?
Electrostatic changes can accumulate and spark in the fuel tank when the engine is left idling, posing an explosion hazard that could result in 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.