CPSC recall 06-522, announced January 5, 2006, covers Bombardier Recreational Products Certain Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo REV500 SS, REV 600 HO, and REV 600 HO SDI Snowmobiles (about 4,050 units). Cracks could appear in the starter ring gears, allowing gear fragmentation at high speeds. Registered owners of affected models have been sent direct notice of this recall. Recall contact: call (888) 638-5397, or go to www.ski-doo.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
For a complete list of model numbers and serial numbers affected by this recall please log onto www.ski-doo.com The model number and serial number can be found on the tunnel.
Which products are included?
The recall involves certain Ski-Doo Model Year 2006 REV500 SS, REV 600 HO, and REV 600 HO SDI snowmobiles. For a complete list of model numbers and serial numbers affected by this recall please log onto www.ski-doo.com The model number and serial number can be found on the tunnel. Year Model Package Model Number 2006 MX Z Adrenaline 000BE6C00 000BE6D00 000BE6E00 000BE6F00 000BF6C00 000BF6D00 2006 MX Z Trail 000BH6B00 2006 MX Z Renegade X 000BW6C00 2006 GSX Sport 000DC6A00 000DC6B00 2006 GTX Sport 000ED6A00 000ED6B00 000ED6C00 000EJ6A00 000EJ6B00 2006 GTX Ltd 000EH6B00
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Cracks could appear in the starter ring gears, allowing gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris could act like projectiles and cause serious injury or death to riders or bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
Bombardier has not received any reports of incidents or injuries.
Official remedy
Registered owners of affected models have been sent direct notice of this recall. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 06-522
- Units
- About 4,050
- Sold at / sales period
- Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from August 2005 through November 2005 for between $5,000 and $9,750.
Certain Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo REV500 SS, REV 600 HO, and REV 600 HO SDI Snowmobiles
CPSC product type: Snowmobiles
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can call Bombardier at (888) 638-5397 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ski-doo.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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