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Bombardier Recreational Prod recalls

Independent buyer intelligence · Updated July 2026 · Source: USCG recall index

Bombardier Recreational Prod boats have 17 recall campaigns on record across 78,094 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.

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Recall campaigns17USCG / CPSC
Units affected78,094reported
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What you need to know

Bombardier Recreational Products issued 17 USCG safety recalls between 2003 and 2009, affecting approximately 76,000 outboard engines and personal watercraft. The campaigns concentrated on fuel system defects, start in gear failures, and Sea Doo specific components. Most recalls targeted Evinrude E TEC outboards and Sea Doo models from that era, with remedy completion rates varying widely depending on owner notification success.

All Bombardier Recreational Prod recalls

What to check before you buy a used Bombardier Recreational Prod

  1. Cross reference the hull identification number against the USCG recall database to identify any open campaigns for the specific unit you are inspecting.
  2. Request documentary proof that safety recalls were completed by an authorized Bombardier or Evinrude dealer, particularly for fuel system and start in gear campaigns.
  3. Physically test the kill switch operation and confirm the engine cannot start in gear, as these failures appeared in multiple campaigns affecting thousands of units.
  4. Inspect fuel system components for aftermarket modifications or corrosion on throttle bodies and injector fasteners, which were common defect points in the 2004 to 2006 model years.

Frequently asked questions

How many Bombardier Recreational Products recalls have been issued?

The USCG database lists 17 safety recalls from 2003 through 2009, covering Evinrude and Johnson outboards plus Sea Doo watercraft. The largest single campaign involved 24,767 Evinrude E TEC engines for fuel filter defects.

Are Evinrude E TEC engines affected by recalls?

Yes, E TEC engines appeared in four separate campaigns totaling over 30,000 units, addressing fuel filters, vapor separators, start in gear failures, and tiller kit defects between 2005 and 2009.

What was the most common Bombardier recall issue?

Fuel system defects dominated the recall history, including fuel filters, injector fasteners, fuel vent hose abrasion, and fuel system leaks across multiple model families. Start in gear safety failures also appeared twice, affecting 1,771 outboards.

Should I avoid buying a used Bombardier engine or Sea Doo due to these recalls?

Recalls indicate the manufacturer identified and addressed known defects, which is preferable to unresolved latent failures. Verify remedy completion through service records before purchase, particularly for the high unit count fuel system campaigns.

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