WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 14, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –
BRP Recall Summary
Name of Product: Ski-Doo snowmobiles
Hazard: The fuel injector hose retainer screw can loosen and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: October 13, 2022
Units: About 6,200 (In addition, about 3,900 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or online at https://www.ski-doo.com/us/en/owner-zone/maintenance/safety-recalls or www.ski-doo.com and click on “Safety Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
BRP Recall Details
In Conjunction With: Canada
Description: This recall involves certain Ski-Doo model year 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. The following models are included in the recall:
Model Year Model Name
2022 Ski-Doo Expedition 850 E-TEC
2022 Ski-Doo Expedition 850 E-TEC Turbo
2022 Ski-Doo Summit 850 E-TEC
2022 Ski-Doo Summit 850 E-TEC Turbo
2022 Ski-Doo Freeride 850 E-TEC
2022 Ski-Doo Freeride 850 E-TEC Turbo
2022 Ski-Doo Renegade 850 E-TEC
2022 Ski-Doo Renegade 850 E-TEC Turbo
2022 Ski-Doo Backcountry 850 E-TEC
2022 Ski-Doo Backcountry 850 E-TEC Turbo
2022 Ski-Doo MXZ 850 E-TEC
2022 Ski-Doo MXZ 850 E-TEC Turbo
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Ski-Doo dealer for 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.
Incidents/Injuries: BRP has received five reports of fuel leaks which resulted in two fires.
Sold At: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from February 2021 through September 2022 for between $10,000 and $17,000.
Importer(s): BRP U.S. Inc, of Sturtevant, Wis.
Manufactured In: Canada
Recall number: 23-702
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