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2024.01.03 Recall: Mercury Marine - Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 Outboard Engines

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 Outboard Engines

Type
Recreational Craft - Outboard Engine

Brand
Mercury Marine

Country of origin
United States

Product description
Top cowl assembly on certain models of outboard boat engines

Mercury Marine 1

Mercury Marine 2 

Affected models
V8 200-300 and V6 175-225 FourStroke, Pro XS, SeaPro and Verado
Serial numbers: V8 2B529482 to 3B430915 & V6 2B529482 to 3B421321

V8 250R, V8 300R and 300R HD
Serial numbers: 1E080500 to 1E091195, 2B529482 to 3B430915

Hazard
Mercury Marine has identified the possibility for injury to occur if fingers enter the top cowl air vents on some engine models. To prevent this, Mercury Marine is offering a bezel assembly to cover the top cowl air vents. Installation of the bezel assembly is required on all sold and unsold product.

Corrective action
Mercury Marine have contacted all registered owners advising them of the issue and that they should contact an authorised dealer to schedule a service appointment to enable the bezel assembly to be fitted.

If you need help locating a dealer, please visit the Mercury Marine website.

Full notice

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