450R V8 Racing outboard engine and 500R V8 outboard racing engine
Official notice
23 May 2025
Last checked
23 May 2025
An official ACCC notice concerns 450R V8 Racing outboard engine and 500R V8 outboard racing engine. There is a risk of serious injury including amputations or lacerations to fingers if placed through the air vents. Injuries have occurred. Published 2025-05-23.
What to do now
Stop using the boats with the affected engine and contact an authorised Mercury Marine dealer immediately. An authorised Mercury Marine dealer will arrange for a bezel assembly to be installed over the air vents at no cost. Contact Marine Power International, LLC Email: merc.info@mercmarine.com Call: 03 9791 5822
Recall number
5c7f714e-4099-45fe-90cf-d53908d00965
Official notice
2025-05-23
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There is a risk of serious injury including amputations or lacerations to fingers if placed through the air vents. Injuries have occurred.
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