OPEN RECALL#970059T· April 1, 1997

MERCURY MARINE (1997) Recall

MERCURY MARINE issued a recall for 1997 model year affecting 5,975 units. Check if your specific boat HIN falls in the affected range.

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Recall Details
ManufacturerMERCURY MARINE
Model Years Affected1997
Units Affected5,975
HIN Prefix (MIC)HQZ
Recall DateApril 1, 1997
StatusOpen — remedy may be available
Recall Number970059T

Defect Description

FAULTY FLAME ARRESTOR

Which boats are affected?

This recall applies to boats manufactured by MERCURY MARINE. All HINs from this manufacturer begin with the MIC code HQZ. Affected model years are 1997. 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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