Marine Power International Pty Ltd—Mercury MerCruiser Production Engines, Remanufactured Mercruiser Engines and Certified Pre Owned Mercruiser Engines

PRA number

2010/11987

Published date

Product description

MerCruiser Power Steering Models 4-cylinder, V-6, V-8 petrol, Mercury 357 & 383 Mag Reman Engines
Photo of affected engines
Identifying features
MERCRUISER PRODUCTION ENGINES Serial Number Range: 1A350037 - 1A350511 & 1A601377 - 1A608988 MERCRUISER REMANUFACTURED ENGINE Serial Number Range: 1G400659 - 1G401328 MERCRUISER CPO (Certified Pre Owned) ENGINE Serial Number Range: 1G480598 - 1G480761

Other identifying numbers

MERCRUISER PRODUCTION ENGINES
Serial Number Range: 1A350037 - 1A350511 & 1A601377 - 1A608988

MERCRUISER REMANUFACTURED ENGINE
Serial Number Range: 1G400659 - 1G401328

MERCRUISER CPO (Certified Pre Owned) ENGINE
Serial Number Range: 1G480598 - 1G480761

Reasons the product is recalled

The tube which carries seawater into the power steering fluid cooler may break.

The hazards to consumers

A breakage of the tube which carries seawater into the cooler may allow seawater to be discharged into the boat, cause the engine to overheat and put the boat at risk of swamping.

What consumers should do

Stop using boat and contact MerCruiser dealer to arrange for boat to be inspected and, if necessary, rectified.

Traders who sold this product

See attached list.

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

-

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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