The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·16709·Announced 2015-11-24

BRP Recalls 2016 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Fuel Hose Fire Hazard

BRP is recalling about 2,800 2016 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because internal fuel hose damage can cause leaks and fire. No injuries have been reported.

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 fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product defect. According to the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

BRP U.S. Inc. is recalling approximately 2,800 units of 2016 Ski-Doo snowmobiles. The recall involves 68 models equipped with either a 600 HO E-TEC engine or an 800R E-TEC engine. These vehicles were sold at Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from September 2015 to November 2015 for prices ranging from about $12,000 to $17,000.

The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by internal damage to the fuel hose, which can result in a fuel leak. The company has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact BRP to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly. For more information, consumers can call BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or visit www.ski-doo.com and click on "Owner Center," then "Recall Information."

The recalled product

Product
Ski-Doo Snowmobiles
Manufacturer
BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard
Affected units
2,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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