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CPSC recall · Reported January 5, 2006

CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Additional 2006 Snowmobiles

Cracks could appear in the starter ring gears, allowing gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris could act like projectiles and cause serious injury or death to riders or bys…

Recall #
06522
Affected scope
About 4,050
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Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec recalled The recall involves certain Ski-Doo Model Year 2006 REV500 SS, REV 600 HO, and REV 600 HO… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Additional 2006 Snowmobiles was recalled by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec in January 5, 2006. Reason: Cracks could appear in the starter ring gears, allowing gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris could a…. Remedy: Registered owners of affected models have been sent direct notice of this recall. Consume…. Verify recall #06522 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Cracks could appear in the starter ring gears, allowing gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris could a….

Moderate
severity level
January 5, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06522 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #06522) was formally reported on January 5, 2006. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 4,050.

The documented reason for this recall is: Cracks could appear in the starter ring gears, allowing gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris could act like projectiles and cause serious injury or death to riders or bystanders. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Registered owners of affected models have been sent direct notice of this recall. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointme… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 4,050

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recall involves certain Ski-Doo Model Year 2006 REV500 SS, REV 600 HO, and REV 600 HO SDI snowmobiles. For a complete list of model numbers and serial numbers affected by this recall please log onto www.ski-doo.com The model number and serial number can be found on the tunnel. Year Model Package Model Number 2006 MX Z Adrenaline 000BE6C00 000BE6D00 000BE6E00 000BE6F00 000BF6C00 000BF6D00 2006 MX Z Trail 000BH6B00 2006 MX Z Renegade X 000BW6C00 2006 GSX Sport 000DC6A00 000DC6B00 2006 GTX Sport 000ED6A00 000ED6B00 000ED6C00 000EJ6A00 000EJ6B00 2006 GTX Ltd 000EH6B00

Reason for recall

Cracks could appear in the starter ring gears, allowing gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris could act like projectiles and cause serious injury or death to riders or bystanders.

Remedy, what to do

Registered owners of affected models have been sent direct notice of this recall. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 06522
Date reported January 5, 2006
Date initiated January 5, 2006
Recalling firm Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec
Affected scope About 4,050
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Registered owners of affected models have been sent direct notice of this recall. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles i…

  • Check the recall number (06522) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recall involves certain Ski-Doo Model Year 2006 REV500 SS, REV 600 HO, and REV 600 HO SDI snowmobiles. For a complete list of model numbers and serial numbers affected by this recall please log onto www.ski-doo.com The model number and serial number can be found on the tunnel. Year Model Package Model Number 2006 MX Z Adrenaline 000BE6C00 000BE6D00 000BE6E00 000BE6F00 000BF6C00 000BF6D00 2006 MX Z Trail 000BH6B00 2006 MX Z Renegade X 000BW6C00 2006 GSX Sport 000DC6A00 000DC6B00 2006 GTX Sport 000ED6A00 000ED6B00 000ED6C00 000EJ6A00 000EJ6B00 2006 GTX Ltd 000EH6B00. Recalled by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec. Units affected: About 4,050.
Why was this product recalled?
Cracks could appear in the starter ring gears, allowing gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris could act like projectiles and cause serious injury or death to riders or bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Registered owners of affected models have been sent direct notice of this recall. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 5, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06522.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (06522) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported January 5, 2006. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.