EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Snowmobile Ski-doo — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00835/25
Summary
Due to a manufacturing default, the lower mounting bracket for the Engine Control Module (ECM) can be broken and leave a loose piece inside the engine compartment. This piece could enter the throttle body area and lead to a stuck throttle that could cause an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Snowmobiles. Models' year 2025. Equipped with 600R E-TEC, 850 E-TEC or 850 E-TEC Turbo R engine. Produced from 29/2/2024 to 27/11/2024.
What is the risk?
- Due to a manufacturing default, the lower mounting bracket for the Engine Control Module (ECM) can be broken and leave a loose piece inside the engine compartment. This piece could enter the throttle body area and lead to a stuck throttle that could cause an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/02/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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