The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·19773·Announced 2019-08-26

BRP Recalls 2019 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Fuel Leak Fire Hazard

BRP is recalling about 2,900 2019 Ski-Doo snowmobiles with 850 E-TEC engines because a fuel leak at the injector poses a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the vehicles and contact a dealer for a free repair.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with two reported fires, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (score 4) due to significant injury/property-damage reports (fires constitute property damage).

Plain-English summary

BRP U.S. Inc. is recalling approximately 2,900 model year 2019 Ski-Doo snowmobiles equipped with an 850 E-TEC engine. The affected models include the Backcountry, Freeride, MXZ, Renegade, and Summit series. These vehicles were sold at Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from June 2018 through July 2019 for between $12,600 and $16,200.

The recall is due to a potential fuel leak at the fuel injector, which poses a fire hazard. The company has received 17 reports of broken or missing injector bolts, one report of fuel leaks, and two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Snowmobile dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers can verify if their vehicle is included in the recall by checking the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) located on the decal on the right-hand side of the tunnel, or by contacting BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222.

The recalled product

Product
2019 Ski-Doo snowmobiles equipped with an 850 E-TEC engine
Manufacturer
BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard
Affected units
2,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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