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
For the complete list of serial numbers affected, visit: ACCC Recall PRA 2020/18690
What are the 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.
What are the 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 should consumers 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.