The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·23702·Announced 2022-10-13

Ski-Doo 2022 Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

BRP is recalling certain 2022 Ski-Doo snowmobiles with 850 E-TEC engines due to a loose fuel injector hose retainer screw that can cause fuel leaks and fires. The company has received five fuel-leak reports, resulting in two fires.

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 meets the Severe criterion because it involves actual fires reported as a result of the defect. Two fires have been confirmed in connection with the fuel-leak hazard, constituting significant property damage and risk of serious injury from fire.

Plain-English summary

This recall involves certain 2022 Ski-Doo snowmobiles equipped with 850 E-TEC and 850 E-TEC Turbo engines. The models include Expedition, Summit, Freeride, Renegade, Backcountry, and MXZ variants. The fuel injector hose retainer screw can loosen and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.

BRP has received five reports of fuel leaks, which resulted in two fires. The affected snowmobiles were sold by Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from February 2021 through September 2022 at prices between $10,000 and $17,000. Approximately 6,200 units are affected in the U.S.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Ski-Doo dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly to coordinate the free repair with dealers to inspect and, if necessary, install a new E-TEC fuel injector hose retainer screw.

For more information, consumers can contact BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or visit https://www.ski-doo.com/us/en/owner-zone/maintenance/safety-recalls or www.ski-doo.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Ski-Doo snowmobiles
Manufacturer
BRP U.S. Inc, of Sturtevant, Wis.
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard
  • fuel-leak
  • fire
Affected units
6,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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