2019 Ski-Doo snowmobiles equipped with an 850 E-TEC engine recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 26, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

19773

Sold / distributed

Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from June 2018 through July 2019 for between $12,600 and $16,200.

Why it was recalled

The vehicle can have a fuel leak at the fuel injector, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves model year 2019 Ski-Doo Backcountry, Freeride, MXZ, Renegade and Summit snowmobiles equipped with an 850 E-TEC engine. The vehicles are sold in a variety of colors. Ski-Doo and the model name are printed on the side panels of the vehicles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on the decal located on the right hand side of tunnel. Consumers can contact BRP or an authorized dealer to verify if their VIN number is included in the recall. The following models are included in the recall. Models Colors BACKCOUNTRY 850 E-TEC Black; White/Black BACKCOUNTRY X 850 E-TEC Black; White/Black BACKCOUNTRY XRS 850 E-TEC Black; White/Black FREERIDE 850 E-TEC Blue MXZ BLIZZARD 850 E-ETC Black/Yellow MXZ TNT 850 E-TEC White/Black; Black MXZ X 850 E-TEC Black; Yellow; Yellow/Silver MXZ XRS 850 E-TEC Black; Yellow/Silver RENEGADE ADRENALINE 850 E-TEC White RENEGADE X 850 E-TEC Black; Red RENEGADE XRS 850 E-TEC Orange/Silver SUMMIT SP 850 E-TEC Black; Black/Blue SUMMIT X 850 E-TEC Black; Black/Blue

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.