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An official ACCC notice concerns Mercury Diesel sterndrive engine. The issue may result in the shift actuator shifting into forward gear during the engine start process, even though the electronic remote control handle is in the neutral position, the drive unit will remain in the forward gear until the failed sensor is disconnected causing a potential accident. Published 2016-07-28.
What to do now
Contact their nearest authorized Mercury dealer and arrange for the engine to be inspected to check whether it has a DTS or a mechanical throttle and shift. If the engine has a DTS, the dealer will replace it with a redesigned vessel sensor harness which will avoid the issue set out above.
Recall number
8e608217-36a2-45e1-94c8-e97dac11f9a3
Official notice
2016-07-28
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The hazard
The issue may result in the shift actuator shifting into forward gear during the engine start process, even though the electronic remote control handle is in the neutral position, the drive unit will remain in the forward gear until the failed sensor is disconnected causing a potential accident.
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