CPSC recall 03-543, announced June 24, 2003, covers Bombardier Motor Ski-Doo® snowmobiles (548 units). The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should contact their Bombardier dealer to schedule an appointment.
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Which products are included?
The recalled snowmobiles are 2-tone blue or all black. The name of the engine is written on the hood: Rotax 4-TEC V-1000 or Rotax 2-TEC 800 SDI.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The Start/RER switch for the SDI models and the Start switch for the V-1000 models may be defective, creating two potential problems: Condition A: If the operator leaves the engine cut out switch in the "ON" position and the tether cut out switch cap on the switch post, the vehicle may start by itself (SDI models and V-1000 models). Condition B: While vehicle is idling, the engine may stop and then restart in the reverse stationary mode (SDI models only). Both of these conditions may be hazardous to the driver, as well as to persons nearby.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact their Bombardier dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will replace the Start/RER switch (SDI models) or Start switch (V-1000 models). Bombardier Motor Corporation of America has notified consumers directly about this recall.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bombardier Motor
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier Motor Corporation of America, of Grant, Fla.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 03-543
- Units
- 548
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Bombardier dealers sold these snowmobiles in the United States, from December 2002 through January 2003, for between $8399 USD and $9849 USD.
Ski-Doo® snowmobiles
CPSC product type: Snowmobiles
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Bombardier's Consumer Assistance Centre at (888) 638 -5397 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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