The fuel injector hose retainer screw can loosen and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
View The Official CPSC Recall Notice
Description
This recall involves Ski-Doo model years 2021 and 2022 snowmobiles equipped with 850 E-TEC and 850 E-TEC Turbo engines.
Note: Some of these snowmobiles were previously recalled in October 2022.
The vehicles were 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 underneath the seat. Dealers can check for VINs included in this recall. The following models are included in the recall:
| Model Year(s) | Model Name |
|
2021 and 2022 |
Backcountry 850 E-TEC |
| Expedition 850 E-TEC | |
| Freeride 850 E-TEC | |
| Freeride 850 E-TEC Turbo | |
| MXZ 850 E-TEC | |
| Renegade 850 E-TEC | |
| Summit 850 E-TEC | |
| Summit 850 E-TEC Turbo | |
| 2022 | Backcountry 850 E-TEC Turbo |
| Expedition 850 E-TEC Turbo | |
| MXZ 850 E-TEC Turbo | |
| Renegade 850 E-TEC Turbo |
Incidents/Injuries
BRP has received 14 reports of fuel leaks which resulted in four fires.
Name of Product: Ski-Doo snowmobiles
Recall Date: May 11, 2023
Recall Number: 23-755
Hazard: The fuel injector hose retainer screw can loosen and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Sold At: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from October 2020 through September 2022 for between $10,000 and $17,000
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Ski-Doo dealer to determine if their snowmobile is included in this recall and to schedule a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly to coordinate the free repair with dealers to inspect and if necessary install a new E-TEC fuel injector hose retainer screw.
Units: About 12,500 (In addition, about 8,000 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
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 for more information.
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