Ski-Doo snowmobiles
CPSC Recall #23-755 — May 11, 2023
Product
Ski-Doo snowmobiles
Description
This recall involves Ski-Doo model years 2021 and 2022 snowmobiles equipped with 850 E-TEC and 850 E-TEC Turbo engines. 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 underneath the seat. Dealers can check for VINs included in this recall. The following models are included in the recall:Model Year(s)Model Name2021 and 2022Backcountry 850 E-TECExpedition 850 E-TECFreeride 850 E-TECFreeride 850 E-TEC TurboMXZ 850 E-TECRenegade 850 E-TECSummit 850 E-TECSummit 850 E-TEC Turbo2022Backcountry 850 E-TEC TurboExpedition 850 E-TEC TurboMXZ 850 E-TEC TurboRenegade 850 E-TEC Turbo
Hazard
The fuel injector hose retainer screw can loosen and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
BRP has received 14 reports of fuel leaks which resulted in four fires.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Ski-Doo dealer to determine if their snowmobile is included in this recall and to schedule a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly to coordinate the free repair with dealers to inspect and if necessary install a new E-TEC fuel injector hose retainer screw.
Units Affected
About 12,500 (In addition, about 8,000 were sold in Canada) (Some of these snowmobiles were previously recalled in October 2022.)
Sold At
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from October 2020 through September 2022 for between $10,000 and $17,000
Importer
BRP U.S. Inc, of Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Manufactured In
Canada