This last weekend we had a shock that raised some questions about our local dealers professionalism. We serviced 2 sleds for the preseason with the "World Class Tune Up" by our local Ski Doo dealer. To our dismay, one of the sleds (a 97 Fomula 500) caught fire 1.7mi down the trail. Let me tell you, this was no ordinary fire, it was ingulfed in flames in less than a minute and the fire was too intese to try and save it. All we could do is call the authorities,make sure the forest did not go up in flames and sit and watch as the sled burnt to the groung. No one was hurt in the fire which was the most inportant aspect, but my question is why and how can something like this happen? Is the dealer responsible for the sled, since they were the last ones under the hood? Do dealers carry insurance if a mechanical malfuntion happens after a service? In my time riding, I have never seen this happen before. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I don't have any pictures yet, sorry.
I am trying to get some opinions before I talk with the owner of the shop who is out of town until mid week. Thanks for any help.
I am trying to get some opinions before I talk with the owner of the shop who is out of town until mid week. Thanks for any help.