Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 Outboard Engines
- Affected
- Top cowl assembly on certain models of outboard boat engines.
- The problem
- The product presents a risk of injuries due to the potential for fingers to enter the top cowl air vents on some engine models.
- What to do
- 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.
Product information
| 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. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Affected Models
| Models | Serial Numbers |
|---|---|
| V8 200–300 and V6 175–225 FourStroke, Pro XS®, SeaPro™ and Verado® | V8 2B529482 to 3B430915 & V6 2B529482 to 3B421321 |
| V8 250R, V8 300R and 300R HD | 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 access: https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/find-a-dealer/.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2312-0001
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards working with the Office for Product Safety and Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 28 December 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.