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Number: 040019T MIC: CEC
Company: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PROD Company Official: BRYCKER SPRAGUE
Model Name: SEA-DOO Model Year: 2000-03
Problem 1: THROTTLE BODY CORROSION
Problem 2:
HIN: VARIOUS Case Open Date: Friday, February 27, 2004
Disposition: CLOSED Case Close Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Units: 3185 Campaign Open Date: Friday, February 27, 2004
Boat Type: 17 Campaign Close Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Severity: L Last Date: Friday, September 12, 2008
Comments: VARIOUS 2000 - 2003 SEA-DOO ISLANDIA, UTOPIA 205, CHALLENGER 2000, AND CHALLENGER X-20 SPORTBOATS WITH MERCURY 240 EFI ENGINES ARE SUBJECT TO THROTTLE BODY CORROSION THAT MAY RESULT IN STICKING THROTTLES IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, OR STICKY OPERATION. 040511-JF DENY PHONCON WITH RAB - 285 UNITS REPORTED WITH PROBLEM DO NOT IN FACT HAVE IT. IMPOSING THE CORRECTION KIT ON THESE BOATS WILL RESULT IN A NO-START CNDITION. MFR IS CONTACTING AFFECTED OWNERS TO ADVISE NOT TO HAVE THE KIT INSTALLED. THEY ARE SENDING EMAIL TO CONFIRM. CUR 19 RECVD - 1001 OF 2,983 UNITS CORRECTED. CMAPAIGN CLOSED FOR RECORD PURPOSES DUE TO PROGRESS AND LOW NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL UNITS PRESENTED FRO REAPIR IN THE RECENT PAST.
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