BRP · Recalled
BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Explosion Hazard
Electrostatic changes can accumulate and spark in the fuel tank when the engine is left idling, posing an explosion hazard that could result in serious injuries or death.
- Units
- About 1,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $9,000–$10,000
- Remedy
- Repair
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
This recall involves Ski-Doo® model names listed below. Model names are located on the side panel. Model Year Name Color 2005 Expedition TUV 600 H.O. SDI Black or Seashore 2007 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow 2008 Skandic SUV 600 HO SDI Black 2008 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow and Black 2009 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow and Black 2010 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow and Black
The file
- Sold at
- Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from March 2004 through March 2010 for between $9,000 and $10,000.
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Made in
- Finland
- Recalled by
- BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Incident log
The firm has received three reports of explosions, one involving minor burns to face and hands.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail. All models already repaired under previous recalls due to laceration hazard from projectiles, fire hazard, or explosion must be repaired again.
For more information, contact BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ski-doo.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 NOV 19 2010; last revised APR 25 2016.
