Yup...I've heard of it before here:
http://www.etecownersgroup.com/?forum=136482
They(BRP) have been replacing them under warranty. The "weld" seems to come apart.The fix seems to be an updated oil tank.
Fished a new area to me with an old friend Saturday. Had several good pumps but only one stuck.But it was a dandy!! Just made the upper end of the slot of 66".