BRP · Recalled
BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
The drive pulley bolts on the snowmobiles can break due to oil contamination during the assembly process. This can cause debris to come off the vehicle and act as projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to riders or bystanders.
- Units
- About 1,500 (This recall was first announced in May 2008 and reannounced in June 2008)
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $8,000–$9,000
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recall involves Ski-Doo model year 2009-2010 SKANDIC SWT V-800 and model year 2010 GSX 1200, GTX 1200, MXZ 1200, and Renegade 1200 Snowmobiles. The model name and number are displayed on the engine compartment and the serial number is on the right side of the vehicle below the seat on the frame.
The file
- Sold at
- Ski-Doo dealerships nationwide from July 2008 through February 2010 for between $8,000 and $9,000.
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Made in
- Canada, Finland
- Recalled by
- BRP Finland Oy, of Finland, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Incident log
BRP has received three reports of projectiles flying off of the snowmobiles, including one report of a minor foot injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Ski-Doo snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. All known owners of the recalled snowmobiles have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
For additional information, call BRP at (800) 366-6992 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.brp.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 28 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
