OPEN RECALL#960125T· November 6, 1998

OUTBOARD MARINE CORP 25 & 35 HP OUTBOARD MOTORS Recall

OUTBOARD MARINE CORP issued a recall affecting 1,746 units. Check if your specific boat HIN falls in the affected range.

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Recall Details
ManufacturerOUTBOARD MARINE CORP
Product / Model25 & 35 HP OUTBOARD MOTORS
Units Affected1,746
HIN Prefix (MIC)OMC
Recall DateNovember 6, 1998
StatusOpen — remedy may be available
Recall Number960125T

Defect Description

TILT LOCK NUT TORQUE

Which boats are affected?

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

↗ View official USCG recall notice

Other OUTBOARD MARINE CORP recalls

SUZUKI DF60/70 & JOHNSON/EVINRUD
O/B GEAR CHANGE LINKAGE
1999
40 & 50 HP OUTBOARDS (1998)
MOTOR SUPPORT BRACKET
1998
EVINRUDE/JOHNSON
NO START-IN-GEAR (EXPORT
1997
15' SPORTBOAT (1994)
LEVEL FLOTATION
1997
JAVELIN (SEE NEXT PAGE) (1996)
LEVEL FLOTATION
1997
View all OUTBOARD MARINE CORP recalls →
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