Recall: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of 2006 Snowmobiles

Originally issued January 5, 2006; Revised November 2, 2007
Alert #06-521

CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of 2006 Snowmobiles

Note: Phone Number Change.

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Product: Certain Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo REV, RT, and RF Snowmobiles

Units: About 10,400

Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec.

Hazard: The steering columns on these snowmobiles could have a missing weld, which could allow a steering component to become loose. This could lead to a loss of control or possible collision causing serious injury or even death.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Description: The recall involves certain Ski-Doo Model Year 2006 snowmobiles. The platforms involved are the REV, RT, and RF. For a complete list of model numbers and serial numbers affected by this recall please log onto www.ski-doo.com Check the owner's manual for the location of the model number and serial number. Most are located on the tunnel.

Year Model Package Model Number
2006 MX Z Adrenaline 000BD6A00
000BD6B00
000BD6C00
000BD6D00
000BD6E00
000BD6F00
000BE6A00
000BE6B00
000BE6C00
000BE6D00
000BE6E00
000BE6F00
000BF6A00
000BF6B00
000BF6C00
000BF6D00
000BL6A00
000BL6B00
000BL6C00
000BL6D00
000BL6E00
000BL6F00
2006 MX Z Trail 000BH6A00
000BH6B00
000BH6C00
2006 MX Z Fan 000BP6A00
000BR6A00
000BR6B00
2006 MX Z Renegade 000BU6A00
000BU6B00
000BU6C00
000BU6D00
000BX6A00
000BX6B00
000BX6C00
000BX6D00
2006 Summit Highmark 000CD6A00
000CD6B00
000CE6A00
000CE6B00
000CE6C00
2006 Summit Adrenaline 000CJ6A00
000CJ6B00
000CJ6C00
000CK6A00
000CK6B00
000CL6A00
000CL6B00
000CL6C00
2006 Summit Fan 000CM6A00
000CM6B00
2006 GSX Ltd 000DA6A00
000DA6B00
000DD6A00
000DD6B00
2006 GSX Sport 000DC6A00
000DC6B00
000DE6A00
000DE6B00
2006 GSX Fan 000DF6A00
000DG6A00
2006 GTX Ltd 000EA6A00
000EA6C00
000EH6A00
2006 GTX Sport 000ED6A00
000ED6B00
000ED6C00
000EJ6A00
000EJ6B00
000EJ6C00
2006 GTX Fan 000EL6A00
000EL6B00
000EL6C00
000EM6A00
000EM6B00
000EM6C00
2006 Expedition Sport 000EN6A00
000EN6B00
2006 Skandic Tundra 000GA6A00
000GA6B00
000GA6C00
2006 Freestyle Freestyle 000GB6A00
000GB6B00
000GB6D00
000GB6E00
000GB6F00

Sold by: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from June 7, 2005 through November 9, 2005 for between $4,000 and $12,300.

What to Do: Registered owners of affected models have been sent direct notice of this recall. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can call Bombardier Customer Service Department at (888) 638-5397 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ski-doo.com

Picture of Recalled Snowmobile

Picture of Recalled Snowmobile

Picture of Recalled Snowmobile

Picture of Recalled Snowmobile