Recall: BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Description: This recall involves model year 2019 Ski-Doo Backcountry, Freeride, MXZ, Renegade and Summit snowmobiles equipped with an 850 E-TEC engine. The vehicles are 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. Consumers can contact BRP or an authorized dealer to verify if their VIN number is included in the recall. The following models are included in the recall. Models Colors BACKCOUNTRY 850 E-TEC Black; White/Black BACKCOUNTRY X 850 E-TEC Black; White/Black BACKCOUNTRY XRS 850 E-TEC Black; White/Black FREERIDE 850 E-TEC Blue MXZ BLIZZARD 850 E-ETC Black/Yellow MXZ TNT 850 E-TEC White/Black; Black MXZ X 850 E-TEC Black; Yellow; Yellow/Silver MXZ XRS 850 E-TEC Black; Yellow/Silver RENEGADE ADRENALINE 850 E-TEC White RENEGADE X 850 E-TEC Black; Red RENEGADE XRS 850 E-TEC Orange/Silver SUMMIT SP 850 E-TEC Black; Black/Blue SUMMIT X 850 E-TEC Black; Black/Blue
Name of product: 2019 Ski-Doo snowmobiles equipped with an 850 E-TEC engine
Units: About 2,900
Hazard: The vehicle can have a fuel leak at the fuel injector, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Snowmobile dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall date: August 26, 2019
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 17 reports of broken/missing injector bolts, one report of fuel leaks and two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from June 2018 through July 2019 for between $12,600 and $16,200.
Importers: BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Manufactured in: Canada
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 and click on “Community” and then “Safety” for more information.
Recall number: 19-773
