Recall: Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Recalls Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
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
Name of product: Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles
Units: About 4,070 (In addition, about 3,100 were sold in Canada)
Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Canada, BRP, of Finland
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.
Recall date: August 31, 2023
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of snowmobile fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Ski-Doo and Lynx authorized dealers from February 2021 through July 2023 for between $10,000 and $30,000.
Manufactured in: Canada, Finland
Consumer contact: BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or online at https://www.ski-doo.com/us/en/owner-zone/maintenance/safety-recalls or www.ski-doo.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page or https://www.brplynx.com/us/en/owner-zone/safety/safety-recalls.html or www.brplynx.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall number: 23-786
