BRP Recalls Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

The snowmobile has the model name printed on the vehicle's side panel. The 2013 models included in the recall are: Name Engine Type Freeride™ 800R E-TEC Grand Touring LE 600HO E-TEC GSX® LE 600HO E-TEC GSX® SE 600HO E-TEC GSX® SE 800R E-TEC MX Z® TNT® 600HO E-TEC MX Z® TNT® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X® 600HO E-TEC MX Z® X-RS® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X-RS® 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Adrenaline 800R E-TEC Renegade® Adrenaline 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ 800R E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ X® 800R E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ X® 600HO E-TEC Renegade® X® 800R E-TEC Renegade® X® 600HO E-TEC Skandic® Tundra® Xtreme 600HO E-TEC Summit® SP 800R E-TEC Summit® SP 600HO E-TEC Summit® X® 800R E-TEC. Recalled by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Canada. Units affected: About 10,200.

The fuel pump inlet fitting can come into contact with the oil tank and break, leading to a fuel to leak, which poses a fire hazard.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 7, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13723.