Ski-Doo recalls 2005-2010 snowmobiles due to explosion risk from fuel tank sparks when idling. Stop using immediately and get free repairs from dealers.
Electrostatic changes can accumulate and spark in the fuel tank when the engine is left idling, posing an explosion hazard that could result in serious injuries or death.
Ski-Doo is recalling snowmobiles from 2005 to 2010 because electrostatic sparks in the fuel tank can cause explosions. This could lead to serious injuries or death if the vehicle is left idling.
When the engine idles, electrostatic charges can build up in the fuel tank. This may spark and cause an explosion, potentially leading to serious injuries or death.
Ski-Doo snowmobile owners who bought models from 2005 to 2010 are affected. Riders using these vehicles without the fix are at highest risk.
Check the side panel for model year and name. Affected models include Expedition TUV 600 H.O. SDI (2005), Skandic SWT V-800 (2007-2010), and Skandic SUV 600 HO SDI (2008).
Discontinue use of the snowmobile until a repair is completed.
Schedule a free repair appointment with any Ski-Doo dealer.
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail. All models already repaired under previous recalls due to laceration hazard from projectiles, fire hazard, or explosion must be repaired again.
Yes, all models already repaired for laceration, fire, or explosion hazards must be repaired again.
Check the side panel for model year and name. Affected models include Expedition TUV 600 H.O. SDI (2005), Skandic SWT V-800 (2007-2010), and Skandic SUV 600 HO SDI (2008).
The recall does not specify a deadline for repairs, but owners should contact a dealer to schedule an appointment.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ski-Doo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 818 — Ski-Doo Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles Hello, I own a Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles that is covered by recall 818 from Ski-Doo. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail. All models already repaired under previous recalls due to laceration hazard from projectiles, fire hazard, or explosion must be repaired again. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
