CPSC recall 05-501, announced October 1, 2004, covers Ski-Doo® 2004 MX Z (E) 800 HO and GSX LTD (E) 800 HO snowmobiles (about 1,613 units). The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. The notice cites 1 incident report. Owners of affected units will be notified directly. Recall contact: call (888) 638-6397.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Recalled models are listed in this table: YEAR MODEL MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER 2004MX Z™ 800 HO 2806/2807/2808/2809/2810/2811/2832/2833/2834/2835/2836/2837/2838/2839/2962/2963/2964/2965/2966/2967/2984/2985/2986/2987 ALL|2004 GSX Ltd 800 HO™ 2885/2886/2887/2888 ALL
Which products are included?
BRP snowmobiles come in black, blue, gray, white, and yellow. Recalled models are listed in this table: YEAR MODEL MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER 2004MX Z™ 800 HO 2806/2807/2808/2809/2810/2811/2832/2833/2834/2835/2836/2837/2838/2839/2962/2963/2964/2965/2966/2967/2984/2985/2986/2987 ALL|2004 GSX Ltd 800 HO™ 2885/2886/2887/2888 ALL
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
BRP has received one report of debris from the ring gear causing a minor injury to the driver's hand.
Official remedy
Owners of affected units will be notified directly. Consumers should contact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair, free of charge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bombardier Inc., Quebec, Canada
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier Inc., Quebec, Canada
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 05-501
- Units
- About 1,613
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Ski-Doo dealers nationwide, between August 2003 and August 2004, for about $8,500 to $9,800.
Ski-Doo® 2004 MX Z (E) 800 HO and GSX LTD (E) 800 HO snowmobiles
CPSC product type: Snowmobiles
Recall contact information
Contact Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. at (888) 638-6397 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET.
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