Bombardier Recalls 2004 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Starter Ring Gear Defect
Bombardier is recalling about 1,613 2004 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because the starter ring gear may crack and send debris flying, posing a risk of injury.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a vehicle component (starter ring gear) that has resulted in a reported injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. is recalling approximately 1,613 units of 2004 Ski-Doo MX Z (E) 800 HO and GSX LTD (E) 800 HO snowmobiles. The recall was initiated because the starter ring gear on these vehicles may crack. If the gear cracks, it can fragment and release debris that may act as a projectile at high speeds.
The company has received one report of debris from the ring gear causing a minor injury to a driver's hand. The hazard description notes that a projectile could cause serious injury or death. The affected snowmobiles were sold nationwide through Ski-Doo dealers between August 2003 and August 2004 for approximately $8,500 to $9,800.
Owners of affected units will be notified directly by the manufacturer. Consumers should contact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair appointment. For more information, consumers can contact Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. at (888) 638-6397 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ski-Doo® 2004 MX Z (E) 800 HO and GSX LTD (E) 800 HO snowmobiles
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier Inc., Quebec, Canada
- Category
- Vehicle — Snowmobile
- Affected units
- 1,613
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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