Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards
Recalling Firm: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, Canada
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard.
Product Description & Identification
Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 MXZ Adrenaline 800R, MXZ X 800R, MXZ TNT 500SS, MXZ Trail 500SS, Summit Everest 154 800R snowmobiles are included in this recall. The model name is located on the side panels. They were sold in black/yellow, yellow, or black/slate.
Affected Products
Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 Snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Bombardier-Recreational-Products-Inc-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Crash-and-Fire-Hazards |
| Title | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/030dc55682ea48539359ba7f87372ad6.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/baa5f259e7b4434f88e16c881e5896f7.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/07a4158eb9eb4b06a410f911f941559d.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7ca64fcf50c74528a2b9dc6a72338e82.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Hazards › Name | The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 Snowmobiles |
| Products › Type | Snowmobiles |
| Products › Category I D | 2138 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,700 |
| Recall I D | 4537 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007 for between $9,700 and $11,200. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 MXZ Adrenaline 800R, MXZ X 800R, MXZ TNT 500SS, MXZ Trail 500SS, Summit Everest 154 800R snowmobiles are included in this recall. The model name is located on the side panels. They were sold in black/yellow, yellow, or black/slate. |
| Recall Number | 08515 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, Canada |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact BRP at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ski-doo.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |
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