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450R V8 Racing outboard engine and 500R V8 outboard racing engine — recall

Consumer goods · Australia · 2025-05-23

Hazard: The air vents of the affected engine co…

450R/500R V8 Racing outboard engine air vents allow finger access, risking injury

Country	Australia
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-05-23
Retailer	Race Marine Pty Ltd Race Marine Pty Ltd The Boat Business The Boat Business Race Marine Pty Ltd Brisbane Marine Pty Ltd T.r.marine Pty Ltd Jb Marine Brisbane Marine Pty Ltd Watersports Marine Brisbane Marine Pty Ltd The Boat Business Kirby Marine Fabrication Whitsunday Outboard Centre Kirby Marine Fabrication Mandurah Outboards Mandurah Outboards Watersports Marine Mandurah Outboards Watersports Marine Race Marine Pty Ltd Mandurah Outboards Tr Gold Coast Brisbane Marine Pty Ltd Brisbane Marine Pty Ltd Race Marine Pty Ltd Race Marine Pty Ltd Race Marine Pty Ltd Whitsunday Outboard Centre Whits…
Model identifiers	Models Serial Number Range 450R 1E083006 – 1E099696 500R 1E099432 – 1E102508
Hazard description	The air vents of the affected engine cover may allow for fingers to be placed through the air vent gaps. There is a risk of serious injury including amputations or lacerations to fingers if placed through the air vents. Injuries have occurred.
Remedy	Stop using the boats with the affected engine and contact an authorised Mercury Marine dealer immediately. An authorised Mercury Marine dealer will arrange for a bezel assembly to be installed over the air vents at no cost. Contact Marine Power International, LLC Email: merc.info@mercmarine.com (link sends email) Call: 03 9791 5822
Recall number	2025/20507
Official notice	View source ↗

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