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

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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

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

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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.