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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2008 Ski-Doo Skandic Swt V-800 in Canada.
Certain snowmobiles were manufactured, or repaired under TC recall 2008-113, with improper fuel hoses which do not meet the electrically dissipative (ED) requirement stamped on the hose. Under specific conditions, this may result in explosion of the fuel tank. Should the vehicle be left idling in temperatures of less than -30 degrees Celsius, with less than 50% relative humidity, a build-up of static electricity in the fuel system may result in a spark discharge which can ignite the air fuel mixture inside the tank. An explosion could cause personal injury or death to a bystander or operator, as well as allowing fuel spillage, which may result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel line and filter assembly with a revised version having higher electrical conductivity. This will allow a proper ground path for fuel system components to the chassis, thereby preventing electrostatic accumulation, and subsequent discharge.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain snowmobiles, a fuel hose may suffer chafe damage due to friction between the hose and the cylinder head cover. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a vehicle fire, possibly causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install protector tubing and reposition the fuel hose.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain snowmobiles may experience fuel tank explosions under specific operating conditions. Should the vehicle be left idling in temperatures of less than -30 degrees Celsius, and with less than 50% relative humidity, electrostatic charges could accumulate on components within the fuel tank. At a certain level of electrostatic build-up, a discharge suddenly occurs, sparking in the vapour space volume of the partially filled tank, igniting a combustible mixture of gasoline and air. The resultant explosion could cause personal injury or death to a bystander or operator, as well as allowing fuel spillage, and possibly resulting in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel line and filter assembly with a revised version having higher electric conductivity. This will allow a proper ground path for fuel system components to the chassis, thereby preventing electrostatic accumulation, and subsequent discharge.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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