CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Friction between the fuel hose and the electronic control unit can cause the fuel hose to wear and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
This recall involves the Ski-Doo snowmobiles model year 2010 Expedition TUV 1200 and model year 2010 Expedition TUV SE 1200. The model year and name are displayed on each side of the snowmobile and on a decal on the right side of the snowmobile.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Ski-Doo snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
Contact Information
For additional information, call BRP at (800) 366-6992 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.brp.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Ski-Doo dealerships nationwide from March 2009 through April 2010 for between $8,000 and $9,000.
Injuries
BRP has received six reports of fuel leaks, three of which resulted in vehicle fires. One of the incidents involved a rider suffering superficial burns.
Manufacturer
BRP Finland Oy, Finland
Recall Number
10740
Product Information
Product Name
BRP Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles
Product Type
Snowmobiles
Number of Units
About 37
Manufacturer Name
BRP Finland Oy, Finland
Imported By
BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Manufactured In
Finland