4.5L, 6.2L and 8.2L Mercury MerCruiser Engines
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: 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. Hazards: If the engine is disabled, it is possible that the boat could become stranded. This could increase the risk of accident or injury. What to 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
Affected Products
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
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| Guid › #text | 4f8fe5d7-dd06-4a69-a4ae-01759f579538 |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/45l-62l-and-82l-mercury-mercruiser-engines |
| Pub Date | Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/4_1.jpg?itok=aTcoOoDc |