CPSC recall 23-755, announced May 11, 2023, covers BRP U.S. Ski-Doo snowmobiles (about 12,500 units). The fuel injector hose retainer screw can loosen and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 14 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Ski-Doo dealer to determine if their snowmobile is included in this recall and to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 888-272-9222, or go to www.ski-doo.com/us/en/owner-zone/maintenance/safety-recalls.
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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.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Ski-Doo model years 2021 and 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. Dealers can check for VINs included in this recall. The following models are included in the recall: Model Year(s) Model Name 2021 and 2022 Backcountry 850 E-TEC Expedition 850 E-TEC Freeride 850 E-TEC Freeride 850 E-TEC Turbo MXZ 850 E-TEC Renegade 850 E-TEC Summit 850 E-TEC Summit 850 E-TEC Turbo 2022 Backcountry 850 E-TEC Turbo Expedition 850 E-TEC Turbo MXZ 850 E-TEC Turbo Renegade 850 E-TEC Turbo
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fuel injector hose retainer screw can loosen and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
BRP has received 14 reports of fuel leaks which resulted in four fires.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Ski-Doo dealer to determine if their snowmobile is included in this recall and to schedule 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BRP U.S.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 23-755
- Units
- About 12,500 (In addition, about 8,000 were sold in Canada) (Some of these snowmobiles were previously recalled in October 2022)
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from October 2020 through September 2022 for between $10,000 and $17,000.
- Importer
- BRP U.S. Inc, of Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Recall contact information
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.
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