Bombardier Recreational Products Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
USBombardier Recreational Products Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Recalling Firm: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, Canada
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A defect in the carburetor can prevent the throttle from freely returning to the idle position. This can result in an unexpected loss of control, leading to a collision, and cause serious injuries or death.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Ski-Doo model year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS snowmobiles. The model name is located on the side panels. The snowmobiles were sold in yellow or black/slate.
Affected Products
Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS Snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Bombardier-Recreational-Products-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | Bombardier Recreational Products Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3809aa79842146cc8cb299de8f8dca40.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Hazards › Name | A defect in the carburetor can prevent the throttle from freely returning to the idle position. This can result in an unexpected loss of control, leading to a collision, and cause serious injuries or death. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of snowmobiles with stuck throttles. No injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS Snowmobiles |
| Products › Type | Snowmobiles |
| Products › Category I D | 2138 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 480 |
| Recall I D | 4549 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notices from Bombardier. |
| Retailers › Name | Ski-Doo dealers nationwide during November 2007 for about $9,500. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Ski-Doo model year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS snowmobiles. The model name is located on the side panels. The snowmobiles were sold in yellow or black/slate. |
| Recall Number | 08527 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, Canada |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Bombardier Recreational Products toll-free 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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