Bombardier 2006 Ski-Doo REV, RT, and RF Snowmobiles

Description: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of 2006 Snowmobiles Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Originally issued January 5, 2006; Revised November 2, 2007 Alert #06-521 CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of 2006 Snowmobiles Note: Phone Number Change. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Product: Certain Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo REV, RT, and RF Snowmobiles Units: About 10,400 Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec. Hazard: The steering columns on these snowmobiles could have a missing weld, which could allow a steering component to become loose. This could lead to a loss of control or possible collision causing serious injury or even death. Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported. Description: The recall involves certain Ski-Doo Model Year 2006 snowmobiles. The platforms involved are the REV, RT, and RF. For a complete list of model numbers and serial numbers affected by this recall please log onto www.ski-doo.com Check the owner's manual for the location of the model number and serial number. Most are located on the tunnel. Year Model Package Model Number 2006 MX Z Adrenaline 000BD6A00 000BD6B00 000BD6C00 000BD6D00 000BD6E00 000BD6F00 000BE6A00 000BE6B00 000BE6C00 000BE6D00 000BE6E00 000BE6F00 000BF6A00 000BF6B00 000BF6C00 000BF6D00 000BL6A00 000BL6B00 000BL6C00 000BL6D00 000BL6E00 000BL6F00 2006 MX Z Trail 000BH6A00 000BH6B00 000BH6C00 2006 MX Z Fan 000BP6A00 000BR6A00 000BR6B00 2006 MX Z Renegade 000BU6A00 000BU6B00 000BU6C00 000BU6D00 000BX6A00 000BX6B00 000BX6C00 000BX6D00 2006 Summit Highmark 000CD6A00 000CD6B00 000CE6A00 000CE6B00 000CE6C00 2006 Summit Adrenaline 000CJ6A00 000CJ6B00 000CJ6C00 000CK6A00 000CK6B00 000CL6A00 000CL6B00 000CL6C00 2006 Summit Fan 000CM6A00 000CM6B00 2006 GSX Ltd 000DA6A00 000DA6B00 000DD6A00 000DD6B00 2006 GSX Sport 000DC6A00 000DC6B00 000DE6A00 000DE6B00 2006 GSX Fan 000DF6A00 000DG6A00 2006 GTX Ltd 000EA6A00 000EA6C00 000EH6A00 2006 GTX Sport 000ED6A00 000ED6B00 000ED6C00 000EJ6A00 000EJ6B00 000EJ6C00 2006 GTX Fan 000EL6A00 000EL6B00 000EL6C00 000EM6A00 000EM6B00 000EM6C00 2006 Expedition Sport 000EN6A00 000EN6B00 2006 Skandic Tundra 000GA6A00 000GA6B00 000GA6C00 2006 Freestyle Freestyle 000GB6A00 000GB6B00 000GB6D00 000GB6E00 000GB6F00 Sold by: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from June 7, 2005 through November 9, 2005 for between $4,000 and $12,300. 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. Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can call Bombardier Customer Service Department at (888) 638-5397 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ski-doo.com [Learn More]