BRP · Recalled
BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The snowmobile's muffler can overheat and cause the upper right-hand vent grill to melt and drip plastic on the exhaust, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 2,400 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8,000–$11,000
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves model year 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Backcountry, Expedition, MXZ, Renegade, Skandic and Tundra snowmobiles equipped with a 600 EFI engine. 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. The following models are included in the recall: Model Year Model Name 2021 Ski-Doo Backcountry Sport 600 EFI 2021 Ski-Doo Expedition Sport 600 EFI 2021 Ski-Doo MXZ Sport 600 EFI 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Renegade Sport 600 EFI 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Skandic Sport 600 EFI 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Tundra Sport 600 EFI
The file
- Sold at
- Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from August 18, 2020 through March 18, 2021 for between $8,000 and $11,000.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Canada
- Recalled by
- BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis., Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. of Canada
Incident log
BRP has received 10 reports of overheating mufflers, including three incidents that resulted in fires. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using their recalled vehicles immediately and contact a Ski-Doo dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or online at www.ski-doo.com and click on "Owner Zone" and then "Safety Recalls" for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
