OPEN RECALL#140003T· January 10, 2014

SUZUKI MOTOR OF AMERICA DF250AP & DF300AP Recall

SUZUKI MOTOR OF AMERICA issued a recall affecting 329 units. Check if your specific boat HIN falls in the affected range.

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Recall Details
ManufacturerSUZUKI MOTOR OF AMERICA
Product / ModelDF250AP & DF300AP
Units Affected329
HIN Prefix (MIC)JPN
Recall DateJanuary 10, 2014
StatusOpen — remedy may be available
Recall Number140003T

Defect Description

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Which boats are affected?

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

↗ View official USCG recall notice

Other SUZUKI MOTOR OF AMERICA recalls

DF300/300Z OUTBOARD MOTOR (2007)
FAILS TO SHIFT ON COMMAND
2007
4-STROKE V6 O/B
ENGINE BACKFIRE
2006
4-STROKE V6 O/B
ENGINE BACKFIRE
2005
"DF200, DF225, & DF250" (2004)
FLYWHEEL MAY BREAK
2005
4-STROKE V6 O/B
ENGINE BACKFIRE
2004
View all SUZUKI MOTOR OF AMERICA recalls →
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