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Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles Recalled by BRP US Inc. Due to Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile

Name: Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles Recalled by BRP US Inc. Due to Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile
Brand: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Canada
SKU: CPSC-08610
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: September 26, 2008Recall ID: 08610Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens, the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, causing riders to be ejected off the vehicle or lose control and collide with bystanders, a fixed object or other vehicles. This poses a risk of serious injury or death.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 and 2009 snowmobiles. Models included in the recall are listed below. Model numbers are printed on the side panels of the snowmobiles. Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 MXZ X 800R PowerTEK MXZ X 600HO SDI MXZ Adrenaline 800R PowerTEK MXZ Adrenaline 600HO SDI MXZ TNT 500SS MXZ Trails 500SS GSX Limited Touring 600HO SDI GSX Limited 800R PowerTEK GSX Limited 600HO SDI GSX Sport 500SS MXZ Renegade X 800R PowerTEK MXZ Renegade X 600HO SDI MXZ Renegade 800R PowerTEK MXZ Renegade 600HO SDI Summit X 800R Power TEK Summit Everest 800R PowerTEK MXZ X 600RS Ski-Doo® Model Year 2009 MXZ TNT 600HO E-TEC

Affected Products

Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Ski-Doo-Snowmobiles-Recalled-by-BRP-US-Inc-Due-to-Drive-Axle-Failure-Riders-Can-Be-Thrown-From-Snowmobile
Title	Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles Recalled by BRP US Inc. Due to Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b17826fcad464dfea02d9a200a55bdfb.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled Snowmobile
Hazards › Name	Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens, the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, causing riders to be ejected off the vehicle or lose control and collide with bystanders, a fixed object or other vehicles. This poses a risk of serious injury or death.
Injuries › Name	BRP has received 20 reports of locked tracks, including one report of a broken femur and reports of minor injuries, such as bruises.
Products › Name	Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles
Products › Type	Snowmobiles
Products › Category I D	2138
Products › Number Of Units	About 18,000
Recall I D	4678
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local Ski-Doo® dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from BRP.
Retailers › Name	Ski-Doo® dealers nationwide from June 2007 through September 2008 for between $7,000 and $12,500.
Recall Date	2008-09-26T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 and 2009 snowmobiles. Models included in the recall are listed below. Model numbers are printed on the side panels of the snowmobiles. Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 MXZ X 800R PowerTEK MXZ X 600HO SDI MXZ Adrenaline 800R PowerTEK MXZ Adrenaline 600HO SDI MXZ TNT 500SS MXZ Trails 500SS GSX Limited Touring 600HO SDI GSX Limited 800R PowerTEK GSX Limited 600HO SDI GSX Sport 500SS MXZ Renegade X 800R PowerTEK MXZ Renegade X 600HO SDI MXZ Renegade 800R PowerTEK MXZ Renegade 600HO SDI Summit X 800R Power TEK Summit Everest 800R PowerTEK MXZ X 600RS Ski-Doo® Model Year 2009 MXZ TNT 600HO E-TEC
Distributors › Name	BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Recall Number	08610
Manufacturers › Name	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Canada
Consumer Contact	For additional 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	Canada

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Recalling FirmBombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Canada

Recall Hazard Severity

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