Product description
Mercury Mercruiser Sterndrive, Inboard and Towsport Marine Engines:
4.5L V6 MerCruiser
Serial number range affected: 2A681231 – 2A684857
6.2L V8 MerCruiser
Serial number range affected: 2A681231 – 2A684857
8.2L MerCruiser Base and High Output
Serial number range affected: 2A681231 – 2A684857
4.5L V6 MerCruiser
Serial number range affected: 2A681231 – 2A684857
6.2L V8 MerCruiser
Serial number range affected: 2A681231 – 2A684857
8.2L MerCruiser Base and High Output
Serial number range affected: 2A681231 – 2A684857
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Reason the product is recalled
The water rail connectors fitting may fail, resulting in water leaks. If the water rail connectors fail, a significant amount of water could be discharged into the boat and this could disable the engine.
The hazards to consumers
If the engine is disabled, it is possible that the boat could become stranded. This could increase the risk of accident or injury.
What consumers should do
Consumers should stop using their boat. Owners of affected engines have been contacted in writing to request that they contact an authorised Mercury MerCruiser dealer to schedule a service appointment.
Please mention Mercury MerCruiser Service Bulletin 20-09.
To locate your nearest Mercury dealer visit https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/au/find-a-dealer/
For further information, contact Mercury Marine Customer Service on 03 9791 5822 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm AEST) or by email at merc.info@mercmarine.com
Please mention Mercury MerCruiser Service Bulletin 20-09.
To locate your nearest Mercury dealer visit https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/au/find-a-dealer/
For further information, contact Mercury Marine Customer Service on 03 9791 5822 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm AEST) or by email at merc.info@mercmarine.com
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Authorised Mercury MerCruiser dealers
Identifying product features
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
See attached Serial Number list
Dates available for sale
-
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2020/18690 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
