The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08515·Announced 2007-10-31

Ski-Doo 2008 Snowmobiles Recalled for Fuel Leak and Throttle Hazards

Bombardier is recalling about 2,700 Ski-Doo 2008 snowmobiles because fuel tanks can crack and throttle cables can fail, posing fire and crash risks.

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 risk-of-harm products (fire and crash hazards) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling approximately 2,700 Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 snowmobiles. The affected models include the MXZ Adrenaline 800R, MXZ X 800R, MXZ TNT 500SS, MXZ Trail 500SS, and Summit Everest 154 800R. These vehicles were sold in black/yellow, yellow, or black/slate colors.

The recall is due to two safety hazards: the fuel tanks can crack, allowing liquid fuel and vapor to leak, which creates a fire and burn hazard. Additionally, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to a loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The snowmobiles were sold at Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007 for between $9,700 and $11,200. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact BRP at (888) 638-5397 or visit www.ski-doo.com.

The recalled product

Product
Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 Snowmobiles
Affected units
2,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, Canada

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