OPEN RECALL#080039S· October 22, 2008

MERCURY MARINE TILLER KIT 75-115 HP OUTBOARD Recall

MERCURY MARINE issued a recall affecting 626 units. Check if your specific boat HIN falls in the affected range.

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Recall Details
ManufacturerMERCURY MARINE
Product / ModelTILLER KIT 75-115 HP OUTBOARD
Units Affected626
HIN Prefix (MIC)HQZ
Recall DateOctober 22, 2008
StatusOpen — remedy may be available
Recall Number080039S

Defect Description

START IN GEAR

Which boats are affected?

This recall applies to boats manufactured by MERCURY MARINE. All HINs from this manufacturer begin with the MIC code HQZ. The first 3 characters of your boat's HIN identify the manufacturer — if yours starts with HQZ, run a HullScore report to verify your specific serial number against the affected range.

↗ View official USCG recall notice

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