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Bombardier Motor Corporation of America Recall of Snowmobiles
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CPSC, Bombardier Motor Corporation of America Announces Recall of
Snowmobiles
PRODUCT: Snowmobiles - Bombardier Motor Corporation of America of
Grant, Fla. is voluntarily recalling 548 Ski-Doo® snowmobiles, model
year 2003, Legend and Grand Touring SDI and V-1000 models. The
recalled snowmobiles are 2-tone blue or all blac k. The name of the
engine is written on the hood: Rotax 4-TEC V-1000 or Rotax 2-TEC 800
SDI. Bombardier dealers sold these snowmobiles in the United States
from December 2002 through January 2003 for between $8399 USD and $9849
USD.
PROBLEM: 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.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
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). For more information, contact
Bombardier's Consumer Assistance Centre at (800) 375 -4366 from 8:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. on Saturday.
Bombardier Motor Corporation of America has notified consumers directly
about th is recall.
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