CPSC, Bombardier Motor Corporation of America Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-06-24 · 03543
Hazards
The Start/RER switch for the SDI models and the Start switch for the V-1000 models may be defective, creating two potential problems: Condition A: If the operator leaves the engine cut out switch in the "ON" position and the tether cut out switch cap on the switch post, the vehicle may start by itself (SDI models and V-1000 models). Condition B: While vehicle is idling, the engine may stop and then restart in the reverse stationary mode (SDI models only). Both of these conditions may be hazardou
Recall
Number
03543
Date
2003-06-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ski-Doo® snowmobiles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Bombardier Motor Corporation of America, of Grant, Fla.
Retailer(s)
Bombardier dealers sold these snowmobiles in the United States, from December 2002 through January 2003, for between $8399 USD and $9849 USD.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled snowmobiles are 2-tone blue or all black. The name of the engine is written on the hood: Rotax 4-TEC V-1000 or Rotax 2-TEC 800 SDI.