PlainRecalls
CPSC Moderate Active

CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. ("BRP") Announce Recall of Snowmobiles

Reported: February 9, 2005 Initiated: February 9, 2005 #05539

Product Description

2005 Ski-Doo Mach Z 995 and Summit 995 snowmobiles without functional electric starter. Recalled models are listed below in this table: Year Model Package Model Number 2005 Mach Z Adrenaline™ AB5A Summit Highmark CA5A / CA5B Highmark X CD5A / CD5B / CD5C

Reason for Recall

Inappropriate clutch ring gear installed on some units. This may cause ring gear fragmentation at high speeds and debris could act as projectiles. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners of affected units will be notified directly. Consumers should stop using the snowmobile immediately and contact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair, free of charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
2005 Ski-Doo Mach Z 995 and Summit 995 snowmobiles without functional electric starter. Recalled models are listed below in this table: Year Model Package Model Number 2005 Mach Z Adrenaline™ AB5A Summit Highmark CA5A / CA5B Highmark X CD5A / CD5B / CD5C. Recalled by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Quebec, Canada. Units affected: About 1,455.
Why was this product recalled?
Inappropriate clutch ring gear installed on some units. This may cause ring gear fragmentation at high speeds and debris could act as projectiles. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected units will be notified directly. Consumers should stop using the snowmobile immediately and contact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair, free of charge.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 9, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05539.