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Mercury MerCruiser 4.5, 6.2 and 8.2L Engine
Official notice
29 Aug 2018
Last checked
29 Aug 2018
An official Product Safety NZ notice concerns Mercury MerCruiser 4.5, 6.2 and 8.2L Engine. The engine is fitted with a power-assisted steering pump. Marine Power International has discovered contaminants in Type B pulleys (which do not have windows). It is believed that these contaminants originate from the internals of the pump itself. The presence of contaminants in the pump can lead to overheating which could potentially lead to a fire. Published 2018-08-29.
What to do now
Consumers are requested to take their engine to a Mercury dealer who will check the engine's power assisted steering pump to determine whether the pulley has no windows. If so, the dealer will repair the engine by replacing the pulley.
Official notice
2018-08-29
The hazard
The hazard
The engine is fitted with a power-assisted steering pump. Marine Power International has discovered contaminants in Type B pulleys (which do not have windows). It is believed that these contaminants originate from the internals of the pump itself. The presence of contaminants in the pump can lead to overheating which could potentially lead to a fire.
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Company & contacts
Brand: Mercury Mercruiser 4.5 6.2 And 8.2l Engine. Contact: Marine Power New Zealand Ltd www.mercurymarine.com.au.
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