E-TEC Fuel Injector Hose Retainer Screw May Loosen - Possible Fuel Leak

Transport Canada Recall Number: #2023-135

Dear BRP Customer,

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. BRP is conducting a safety recall. BRP is sending you a notice in accordance with the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle

This is also an emission-related recall in accordance with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Our records show that you own a potentially affected vehicle.

 

What is the potential problem?

The E-TEC fuel injector hose retainer screw may loosen due to an inappropriate tightening on the assembly line and cause a fuel leak.

Fire could occur in the presence of an ignition source. In some situations, this could result in serious property damages, injuries or even death.

 

Which models are involved?

Specific serial numbers of Model Year 2022 and 2021 Ski-Doo models equipped with 850 E-TEC and 850 E-TEC Turbo engines

 

What should you do?

  • Contact immediately your authorized BRP Ski-Doo dealer and schedule an appointment to have the safety recall performed on your vehicle.

  • BRP will repair your vehicle at no cost.

  • The repair is to inspect and, if necessary, install new E-TEC fuel injector hose retainer screw.

  • The repair should take less than 1 hour to perform.

     

 

If you leased this vehicle:

  • Send a copy of this letter to the lessee within ten working days after the day you received this letter.

  • Do the same with any future letters about this safety recall.

 

Can I continue to ride my vehicle?

BRP recommends that you avoid using your vehicle until the safety recall is completed.

Note: The E-TEC fuel injector hose retainer screw may loosen due to an inappropriate tightening on the assembly line. This can lead to a fuel leak and may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants exceeding Environment Canada standards resulting in potentially failing a state or local emissions inspection.

As defined in the Environmental Protection Act, as a manufacturer, we are also required to correct vehicles that may be emitting pollutants in excess of emission standards.

These emission standards were established to protect the public health or welfare from air pollution.

 

What to do if you feel you have received this notice by mistake:

This notice was mailed to you according to the most current information we have available.

If you no longer own this vehicle or some information regarding your name or address are incorrect, please contact BRP at your earliest convenience.

Your safety and continued satisfaction with our products are a priority for us. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and remain committed to facilitating the process as much as we can.

 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

BRP Customer Services Department

 

If you have questions or need assistance, or to find the nearest authorized BRP dealer:

• Visit www.brp.com

• Or call: 1-888-272-9222

 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern time 7 days a week.