BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
Recall 10732 · Apr 28, 2010 · Brp
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10732
- Date
- Apr 28, 2010
- Company
- Brp
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- BRP Ski-Doo snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recall involves Ski-Doo model year 2009-2010 SKANDIC SWT V-800 and model year 2010 GSX 1200, GTX 1200, MXZ 1200, and Renegade 1200 Snowmobiles. The model name and number are displayed on the engine compartment and the serial number is on the right side of the vehicle below the seat on the frame.
What can happen
The drive pulley bolts on the snowmobiles can break due to oil contamination during the assembly process. This can cause debris to come off the vehicle and act as projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to riders or bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Ski-Doo snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. All known owners of the recalled snowmobiles have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BRP has received three reports of projectiles flying off of the snowmobiles, including one report of a minor foot injury.
- Sold at
- Ski-Doo dealerships nationwide from July 2008 through February 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. All known owners of the recalled snowmobiles have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
What is the hazard?
The drive pulley bolts on the snowmobiles can break due to oil contamination during the assembly process. This can cause debris to come off the vehicle and act as projectiles, posing a laceration hazard 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.