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BRP Recalls Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled February 7, 2013 · CPSC recall 13723 · BRP

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.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 10,200

Incidents / 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

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

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.

Product

Ski-Doo® snowmobiles

Manufacturer(s)

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Canada

Retailers

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

Made in

Canada

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →