BRP expands snowmobile recall

BRP U.S. of Sturtevant, Wis., is expanding its earlier recall of model year 2017 Ski Doo MXZ, Summit and Renegade snowmobiles and model year 2018 MXZ and Renegade snowmobiles.

The vehicle’s fuel delivery system can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

The firm has received two additional reports of fuel leaks bringing the total to 15. There are two reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves model year 2017 Ski-Doo MXZ, Summit, and Renegade snowmobiles and 2018 Ski-Doo MXZ and Renegade 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.

The following models are included in the recall:

The snowmobiles, manufactured in Canada, were sold at Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from June 2016, through July 2019, for between $12,000 and $16,000.

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.

Consumers may contact BRP toll-free at (888) 272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) Monday through Sunday or online at https://www.ski-doo.com and click on “Community” at the top of the page and then “Safety” for more information.