BRP Expands Recall of Snowmobiles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 19766 · announced August 6, 2019 · Brp U.s · 14,600 units affected
The product
This recall involves model year 2017 Ski-Doo MXZ, Summit, and Renegade snowmobiles and 2018 Ski-Doo MXZ and Renegade 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. The following models are included in the recall. Models Colors 2017 Ski-Doo Models MXZ TNT 850 E-TEC White/Black; Black MXZ X 850 E-TEC Black; Yellow RENEGADE ADRENALINE 850 E-TEC White/Black; Black RENEGADE X 850 E-TEC Black; Orange SUMMIT SP 850 E-TEC Yellow/Black SUMMIT X 850 E-TEC Black; Orange/White 2018 Ski-Doo Models MXZ BLIZZARD 850 E-TEC Black/Yellow MXZ TNT 850 E-TEC Black;White MXZ X 850 E-TEC Black;Black/Yellow, MXZ XRS 850 E-TEC Black;Silver/Yellow RENEGADE ADRENALINE 850 E-TEC Black;White RENEGADE BC 850 E-TEC Black;White RENEGADE BCX 850 E-TEC Black;Black/Green RENEGADE X 850 E-TEC Black;Black/Green RENEGADE XRS 850 E-TEC Black;Black/Green;Silver/Green
The hazard
The vehicle's fuel delivery system can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received two additional reports of fuel leaks bringing the total to 15. There are two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2019 for between $12,000 and $16,000.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.