CPSC, Bombardier Motor Corporation of America Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
USCPSC, Bombardier Motor Corporation of America Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
Recalling Firm: Bombardier Motor Corporation of America, of Grant, Fla.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The Start/RER switch for the SDI models and the Start switch for the V-1000 models may be defective, creating two potential problems: Condition A: If the operator leaves the engine cut out switch in the "ON" position and the tether cut out switch cap on the switch post, the vehicle may start by itself (SDI models and V-1000 models). Condition B: While vehicle is idling, the engine may stop and then restart in the reverse stationary mode (SDI models only). Both of these conditions may be hazardous to the driver, as well as to persons nearby.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled snowmobiles are 2-tone blue or all black. The name of the engine is written on the hood: Rotax 4-TEC V-1000 or Rotax 2-TEC 800 SDI.
Affected Products
Ski-Doo® snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Bombardier-Motor-Corporation-of-America-Announces-Recall-of-Snowmobiles |
| Title | CPSC, Bombardier Motor Corporation of America Announce Recall of Snowmobiles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/548-ski-doo.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Ski-Doo® snowmobile |
| Hazards › Name | The Start/RER switch for the SDI models and the Start switch for the V-1000 models may be defective, creating two potential problems: Condition A: If the operator leaves the engine cut out switch in the "ON" position and the tether cut out switch cap on the switch post, the vehicle may start by itself (SDI models and V-1000 models). Condition B: While vehicle is idling, the engine may stop and then restart in the reverse stationary mode (SDI models only). Both of these conditions may be hazardous to the driver, as well as to persons nearby. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Ski-Doo® snowmobiles |
| Products › Type | Snowmobiles |
| Products › Category I D | 2138 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 548 |
| Recall I D | 2496 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact their Bombardier dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will replace the Start/RER switch (SDI models) or Start switch (V-1000 models). Bombardier Motor Corporation of America has notified consumers directly about this recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Bombardier dealers sold these snowmobiles in the United States, from December 2002 through January 2003, for between $8399 USD and $9849 USD. |
| Recall Date | 2003-06-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled snowmobiles are 2-tone blue or all black. The name of the engine is written on the hood: Rotax 4-TEC V-1000 or Rotax 2-TEC 800 SDI. |
| Recall Number | 03543 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Bombardier Motor Corporation of America, of Grant, Fla. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Bombardier's Consumer Assistance Centre at (888) 638 -5397 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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