37
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10740
- Date
- Jun 1, 2010
- Company
- Brp
- Units affected
- 37
- Product
- BRP Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Ski-Doo snowmobiles model year 2010 Expedition TUV 1200 and model year 2010 Expedition TUV SE 1200. The model year and name are displayed on each side of the snowmobile and on a decal on the right side of the snowmobile.
What can happen
Friction between the fuel hose and the electronic control unit can cause the fuel hose to wear and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Ski-Doo snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BRP has received six reports of fuel leaks, three of which resulted in vehicle fires. One of the incidents involved a rider suffering superficial burns.
- Sold at
- Ski-Doo dealerships nationwide from March 2009 through April 2010 for between $8,000 and $9,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled brp ski-doo® snowmobiles?
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Ski-Doo snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
What is the hazard?
Friction between the fuel hose and the electronic control unit can cause the fuel hose to wear and leak fuel, 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.