2024.01.03 Recall: Mercury Marine - Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 Outboard Engines
03 January 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 Outboard Engines
Type
Recreational Craft - Outboard Engine
Brand
Mercury Marine
Country of origin
United States
Product description
Top cowl assembly on certain models of outboard boat engines
Affected models
V8 200-300 and V6 175-225 FourStroke, Pro XS, SeaPro and Verado
Serial numbers: V8 2B529482 to 3B430915 & V6 2B529482 to 3B421321
V8 250R, V8 300R and 300R HD
Serial numbers: 1E080500 to 1E091195, 2B529482 to 3B430915
Hazard
Mercury Marine has identified the possibility for injury to occur if fingers enter the top cowl air vents on some engine models. To prevent this, Mercury Marine is offering a bezel assembly to cover the top cowl air vents. Installation of the bezel assembly is required on all sold and unsold product.
Corrective action
Mercury Marine have contacted all registered owners advising them of the issue and that they should contact an authorised dealer to schedule a service appointment to enable the bezel assembly to be fitted.
If you need help locating a dealer, please visit the Mercury Marine website.
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