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Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles Recalled by BRP US Inc. Due to Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile

  • Recalled Snowmobile
Name of Product:
Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles
Hazard:

Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, causing riders to be ejected off the vehicle or lose control and collide with bystanders, a fixed object or other vehicles. This poses a risk of serious injury or death.

Recall Date:
September 26, 2008
Units:

About 18,000

Consumer Contact

For additional 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 Web site at www.ski-doo.com.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 and 2009 snowmobiles. Models included in the recall are listed below. Model numbers are printed on the side panels of the snowmobiles.

Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008

MXZ X 800R PowerTEKMXZ X 600HO SDI
MXZ Adrenaline 800R PowerTEKMXZ Adrenaline 600HO SDI
MXZ TNT 500SSMXZ Trails 500SS
GSX Limited Touring 600HO SDIGSX Limited 800R PowerTEK
GSX Limited 600HO SDIGSX Sport 500SS
MXZ Renegade X 800R PowerTEKMXZ Renegade X 600HO SDI
MXZ Renegade 800R PowerTEKMXZ Renegade 600HO SDI
Summit X 800R Power TEKSummit Everest 800R PowerTEK
MXZ X 600RS 

Ski-Doo® Model Year 2009

MXZ TNT 600HO E-TEC
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local Ski-Doo® dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from BRP.

Incidents/Injuries:

BRP has received 20 reports of locked tracks, including one report of a broken femur and reports of minor injuries such as bruises.

Sold At:
Ski-Doo® dealers nationwide from June 2007 through September 2008 for between $7,000 and $12,500.
Manufacturer(s):
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Canada
Distributor(s):
BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Manufactured In:
Canada
Recall number:
08-610

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About the U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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