BRP Recalls Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc

Product: Ski-Doo Snowmobiles

Hazard: The fuel pump inlet fitting can come into contact with the oil tank and break, leading to a fuel to leak, which poses a fire hazard.

Injuries: The firm has received three reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The snowmobile has the model name printed on the vehicle’s side panel. The 2013 models included in the recall are: Name Engine Type Freeride™ 800R E-TEC Grand Touring LE 600HO E-TEC GSX® LE 600HO E-TEC GSX® SE 600HO E-TEC GSX® SE 800R E-TEC MX Z® TNT® 600HO E-TEC MX Z® TNT® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X® 600HO E-TEC MX Z® X-RS® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X-RS® 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Adrenaline 800R E-TEC Renegade® Adrenaline 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ 800R E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ X® 800R E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ X® 600HO E-TEC Renegade® X® 800R E-TEC Renegade® X® 600HO E-TEC Skandic® Tundra® Xtreme 600HO E-TEC Summit® SP 800R E-TEC Summit® SP 600HO E-TEC Summit® X® 800R E-TEC

Remedy: Repair

Sold At: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from March 2012 through January 2013 from about $8000 to $12,000.

Units: About 10,200

Consumer Contact: BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.ski-doo.com and click on “recall information” under the owner center for more information.

Company Website: www.ski-doo.com

CPSC Recall Notice: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/BRP-Recalls-Ski-Doo-Snowmobiles/