Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles Recalled by BRP US Inc. Due to Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile
CPSC recall 08610. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens, the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, causing riders to be ejected off the vehicle or lose control and collide with bystanders, a fixed object or other vehicles. This poses a risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local Ski-Doo® dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from BRP.
CPSC recall 08610 has the recall date 26 Sep 2008. The notice names the firm Bombardier Recreational Products. The recall has about 18,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Snowmobiles.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | BRP has received 20 reports of locked tracks, including one report of a broken femur and reports of minor injuries, such as bruises. |
|---|---|
| Units | 18,000 |
| Description | This recall involves Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 and 2009 snowmobiles. Models included in the recall are listed below. Model numbers are printed on the side panels of the snowmobiles. Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 MXZ X 800R PowerTEK MXZ X 600HO SDI MXZ Adrenaline 800R PowerTEK MXZ Adrenaline 600HO SDI MXZ TNT 500SS MXZ Trails 500SS GSX Limited Touring 600HO SDI GSX Limited 800R PowerTEK GSX Limited 600HO SDI GSX Sport 500SS MXZ Renegade X 800R PowerTEK MXZ Renegade X 600HO SDI MXZ Renegade 800R PowerTEK MXZ Renegade 600HO SDI Summit X 800R Power TEK Summit Everest 800R PowerTEK MXZ X 600RS Ski-Doo® Model Year 2009 MXZ TNT 600HO E-TEC |
| Product | Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles, About 18,000, Snowmobiles |
| Sold at | Ski-Doo® dealers nationwide from June 2007 through September 2008 for between $7,000 and $12,500. |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc |
| Distributor | BRP US Inc |
| Made in | Canada |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 18,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Snowmobiles
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Bombardier Recreational Products
- 13
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08610The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08610. https://recallregister.com/product/4678-ski-doo-snowmobiles-recalled-by-brp-us-inc-due-to-drive-axle-failure-r/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08610 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
BRP has received 20 reports of locked tracks, including one report of a broken femur and reports of minor injuries, such as bruises.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Ski-Doo® dealers nationwide from June 2007 through September 2008 for between $7,000 and $12,500.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08610?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 18,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Canada