CPSC recall 06-542, announced April 3, 2006, covers Ski-Doo® Model Year 2005 and 2006 Mach Z® and Model Year 2006 MX Z Renegade 1000 Snowmobiles (about 3,600 units). Cracks can appear in the starter ring gears, causing ring gear fragmentation at high speeds. The notice cites 6 incident reports and 3 injuries. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from BRP. Recall contact: call (888) 638-5397, or go to www.ski-doo.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall involves all models and packages of the Model Years 2005 and 2006 Mach Z and all models and packages of the Model Year 2006 MX Z Renegade 1000 Ski-Doo® snowmobiles. The Mach Z model was available in black and the MXZ model was available in black or yellow. Model name is located on the side panels.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Cracks can appear in the starter ring gears, causing ring gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris can act as a projectile, causing injury or death to riders or bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
BRP has received six reported incidents of fragmentation. There have been three reported injuries, including a laceration to a rider's foot that required stitches and one rider, who suffered a fractured toe.
Official remedy
Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from BRP. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, Canada
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 06-542
- Units
- About 3,600
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from September 2004 through March 2006 for between $9,300 and $11,600.
Ski-Doo® Model Year 2005 and 2006 Mach Z® and Model Year 2006 MX Z Renegade 1000 Snowmobiles
CPSC product type: Snowmobiles
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can call BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ski-doo.com
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