BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
USBRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Friction between the fuel hose and the cylinder head cover can cause the hose to pierce. This can cause fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the following Ski-Doo® Models: Model Color 2007 and 2008 Expedition TUV V800 Deep Red/Black 2007 and 2008 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow/Black The model names are located on the side panel.
Affected Products
Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/BRP-US-Inc-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2faba4e4411f46b7975fa079bf4a3bd5.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ef553a25e7264cd292091d94ffc5ec6f.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3468310d8ba34c38a1d6b7a1ee5f2c35.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/aa83875376634de7b71584aaed357d38.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Hazards › Name | Friction between the fuel hose and the cylinder head cover can cause the hose to pierce. This can cause fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reports of fuel leakage and five additional reports of hose wear. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles |
| Products › Type | Snowmobiles |
| Products › Category I D | 2138 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 430 (This recall was first announced in May 2008) |
| Recall I D | 4607 |
| 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 a direct notice from BRP. |
| Importers › Name | BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis. |
| Retailers › Name | Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from March 2006 through May 2008 for about $10,000. |
| Recall Date | 2008-06-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the following Ski-Doo® Models: Model Color 2007 and 2008 Expedition TUV V800 Deep Red/Black 2007 and 2008 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow/Black The model names are located on the side panel. |
| Recall Number | 08585 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact BRP 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 | Finland |
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