Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles Recalled by BRP US Inc. Due to Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-610 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 26, 2008
- Brand
- BRP US
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Units
- About 18,000
- Made in
- Canada
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 and 2009 snowmobiles. Models included in the recall are listed below. Model numbers are printed on the side panels of the snowmobiles. Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 MXZ X 800R PowerTEK MXZ X 600HO SDI MXZ Adrenaline 800R PowerTEK MXZ Adrenaline 600HO SDI MXZ TNT 500SS MXZ Trails 500SS GSX Limited Touring 600HO SDI GSX Limited 800R PowerTEK GSX Limited 600HO SDI GSX Sport 500SS MXZ Renegade X 800R PowerTEK MXZ Renegade X 600HO SDI MXZ Renegade 800R PowerTEK MXZ Renegade 600HO SDI Summit X 800R Power TEK Summit Everest 800R PowerTEK MXZ X 600RS Ski-Doo® Model Year 2009 MXZ TNT 600HO E-TEC
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles · About 18,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Ski-Doo® dealers nationwide from June 2007 through September 2008 for between $7,000 and $12,500.; Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Canada; BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wisconsin.
Injuries or incidents reported
BRP has received 20 reports of locked tracks, including one report of a broken femur and reports of minor injuries, such as bruises.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ski-doo.com
Recall history and context
BRP US appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles (About 18,000 units). This recall involves Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 and 2009 snowmobiles.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local Ski-Doo® dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from BRP.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.