CPSC recall · Reported June 24, 2003
CPSC, Bombardier Motor Corporation of America Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
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 engin…
Bombardier Motor Corporation of America, of Grant, Fla. recalled The recalled snowmobiles are 2-tone blue or all black. The name of the engine is written ….
CPSC, Bombardier Motor Corporation of America Announce Recall of Snowmobiles was recalled by Bombardier Motor Corporation of America, of Grant, Fla. in June 24, 2003. Reason: The Start/RER switch for the SDI models and the Start switch for the V-1000 models may be defective, creating…. Remedy: Consumers should contact their Bombardier dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer w…. Verify recall #03543 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bombardier Motor Corporation of America, of Grant, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The Start/RER switch for the SDI models and the Start switch for the V-1000 models may be defective, creating….
- None
- agency class
- 548 units
- affected scope
- June 24, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03543 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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 hazardous to the driver, as well as to persons nearby.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact their Bombardier dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will replace the Start/RER switch (SDI models) or Start switch (V-1000 models). Bombardier Motor Corporation of America has notified consumers directly about this recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03543 |
| Date reported | June 24, 2003 |
| Date initiated | June 24, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Bombardier Motor Corporation of America, of Grant, Fla. |
| Affected scope | 548 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should contact their Bombardier dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will replace the Start/RER switch (SDI mo…
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