BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2021-05-13. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 2,400Units
2021-05-13Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves model year 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Backcountry, Expedition, MXZ, Renegade, Skandic and Tundra snowmobiles equipped with a 600 EFI engine. The vehicles were sold in a variety of colors. Ski-Doo and the model name are printed on the side panels of the vehicles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on the decal located on the right-hand side of tunnel. The following models are included in the recall: Model Year Model Name 2021 Ski-Doo Backcountry Sport 600 EFI 2021 Ski-Doo Expedition Sport 600 EFI 2021 Ski-Doo MXZ Sport 600 EFI 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Renegade Sport 600 EFI 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Skandic Sport 600 EFI 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Tundra Sport 600 EFI
- The hazard
- The snowmobile's muffler can overheat and cause the upper right-hand vent grill to melt and drip plastic on the exhaust, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- BRP has received 10 reports of overheating mufflers, including three incidents that resulted in fires. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should stop using their recalled vehicles immediately and contact a Ski-Doo dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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