Model Year 2021-2022 Ski-Doo snowmobiles
CPSC Recall #21-746 — May 13, 2021
Product
Model Year 2021-2022 Ski-Doo snowmobiles
Description
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
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.
Incidents / Injuries
BRP has received 10 reports of overheating mufflers, including three incidents that resulted in fires. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 2,400 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from August 18, 2020 through March 18, 2021 for between $8,000 and $11,000.
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. of Canada
Importer
BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Manufactured In
Canada