CPSC Recalls Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Stuck Throttle Risk
Bombardier Recreational Products is recalling about 3,163 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because the throttle lever could become stuck, leading to loss of speed control and possible collision.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of speed control leading to possible collision) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) are recalling approximately 3,163 Ski-Doo snowmobiles. The affected models include the 2003 Grand Touring 800 SDI SE and Legend 800 SDI SE; 2004 Legend 600 HO SDI SE, SE GT, Sport, Sport GT, Legend 800 HO SDI SE, SE GT, MX Z X, Adrenaline, Renegade X, GSX Limited, Limited 1+1, Sport, and Sport 1+1; and the 2005 MX Z Renegade.
The recall is due to a defect where the throttle lever could become stuck. This malfunction could lead to a loss of speed control and a possible collision. BRP has received two reports alleging stuck throttles, but no injuries have been reported.
Owners of affected units will be notified directly by the manufacturer. Consumers should contact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. The snowmobiles were sold at Ski-Doo dealers nationwide between December 2002 and August 2004 for approximately $7,000 to $9,900.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ski-Doo® 2003 Grand Touring 800 SDI SE; Legend 800 SDI SE Ski-Doo® 2004 Legend 600 HO SDI SE, SE GT, Sport and Sport GT; Legend 800 HO SDI SE and SE GT; MX Z X, Adrenaline and Renegade X; GSX Limited, Limited 1+1, Sport and Sport 1+1 Ski-Doo® 2005 MX Z Renegade
- Category
- Vehicle — Snowmobile
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,163
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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