Here is the notice sent to Ski-Doo owners, “This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act, the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Environment Canada. BRP has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on certain Ski-Doo snowmobiles models and is conducting a safety recall. This is a safety-related as well as an emission-related recall.”
What is the potential problem?
Some units were assembled with a fuel hose assembly that may have internal damage which could lead to a fuel leak. If such a leak occurs, fuel vapor in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and can potentially cause serious injuries.
What should you do?
Immediately stop using your snowmobile and call an authorized BRP Ski-Doo dealer and make an appointment to have your vehicle repaired. The repair will take less than an hour.
The dealer will perform this work at no charge to you.
Note: A defective fuel hose which can lead to a fuel leak may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants exceeding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Environment Canada standards resulting in potentially failing a state or local emissions inspection.
As defined in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, as a manufacturer, we are also required to correct vehicles that may be emitting pollutants in excess of emission standards. These emission standards were established to protect the public health or welfare from air pollution.
Your continued satisfaction with your BRP product is important to us. We have taken this action in the interest of your safety and your vehicle's proper operation. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
If you have questions or need assistance:
- Visit http://www.ski-doo.com
- Or call: 1-888-272-9222, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern time 7 days a week.
Recall Summary from Federal Regulator:
Name of product:
Ski-Doo Snowmobiles
Hazard:
Internal damage to the fuel hose can cause a leak, posing a fire hazard.
Recall Details
Units
About 2,800
Description
This recall involves 68 models of 2016 Ski-Doo snowmobiles equipped with a 600 HO E-TEC engine or an 800R E-TEC engine. The VIN is scribed on the vehicle description decal, which is located on the right hand side of the tunnel. The vehicles came in various colors.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact BRP to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.
Sold at
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from September 2015 to November 2015 from about $12,000 to $17,000.
Importer(s)
BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Manufactured in
Canada
