BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 21746 · May 13, 2021 · Brp
2,400
units affected
2,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21746
- Date
- May 13, 2021
- Company
- Brp
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Product
- Model Year 2021-2022 Ski-Doo snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves model year 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Backcountry, Expedition, MXZ, Renegade, Skandic and Tundra snowmobiles equipped with a 600 EFI engine. The vehicles were sold in a variety of colors. Ski-Doo and the model name are printed on the side panels of the vehicles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on the decal located on the right-hand side of tunnel. The following models are included in the recall: Model Year Model Name 2021 Ski-Doo Backcountry Sport 600 EFI 2021 Ski-Doo Expedition Sport 600 EFI 2021 Ski-Doo MXZ Sport 600 EFI 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Renegade Sport 600 EFI 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Skandic Sport 600 EFI 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Tundra Sport 600 EFI
What can happen
The snowmobile's muffler can overheat and cause the upper right-hand vent grill to melt and drip plastic on the exhaust, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using their recalled vehicles immediately and contact a Ski-Doo dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BRP has received 10 reports of overheating mufflers, including three incidents that resulted in fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from August 18, 2020 through March 18, 2021 for between $8,000 and $11,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2021-2022 ski-doo snowmobiles?
Consumers should stop using their recalled vehicles immediately and contact a Ski-Doo dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The snowmobile's muffler can overheat and cause the upper right-hand vent grill to melt and drip plastic on the exhaust, 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.