Critical Alert
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Recalls Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #23786
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Recalls Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Canada · Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles
Product Description
This recall involves all model year 2023 Ski-Doo Freeride and Summit model snowmobiles equipped with an 850E-TEC Turbo R Engine and all Lynx Shredder model snowmobiles equipped with an 850 E-TEC Turbo R Engine. The vehicles were sold in a variety of colors. "Ski-Doo" is printed on a decal on the right-hand side of the snowmobiles. A vehicle decal is printed on the side of the snowmobiles that includes the model name. Only snowmobiles with the following years and model numbers are included in the recall: Model Year Model Name 2023 Ski-Doo Freeride 850 E-TEC Turbo R 2022 Ski-Doo Summit 850 E-TEC Turbo R 2023 Lynx Shredder 850 E-TEC Turbo R
Hazard
The main injector fuel return hose can leak, posing a fire hazard. This can also result in serious property damage, injuries or even death.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobiles and contact BRP to schedule a free inspection and repair by replacing the fuel return hose. BRP is contacting all purchasers directly.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received six reports of snowmobile fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
Consumers should immediately stop using Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles, according to a recall announced on August 31, 2023 by the CPSC. This recall covers about 4,070 (in addition, about 3,100 were sold in canada) and has been linked to fatalities. The main injector fuel return hose can leak, posing a fire hazard. This can also result in serious property damage, injuries or even death. Affected consumers should schedule a free repair by contacting Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Canada. The CPSC strongly advises checking purchase records and inspecting any matching products in the home. This recall carries the highest severity level due to reported deaths associated with the product defect.
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