75-150 HP FourStroke, SeaPro and Pro XS outboard engines (updated)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A stud on the upper shift arm of the engine may corrode when the engine is used in saltwater. This may affect the shift system and cause it to fail, resulting in a loss of shift function.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: A stud on the upper shift arm of the engine may corrode when the engine is used in saltwater. This may affect the shift system and cause it to fail, resulting in a loss of shift function. Hazards: Risk of serious injury or death from a collision if there is a loss of shift function from the engine. What to do: Stop using boats with the affected engines and contact an authorised Mercury Marine dealer immediately. An authorised Mercury Marine dealer will repair the engine and update the service schedule to include the shift linkage greased every 100 hours. Contact Marine Power International email: merc.info@mercmarine.com
Affected Products
Updated on 26 August 2025: updated list of affected serial numbers and traders. 75-150hp outboard engines for boats Models covered Serial Number 75-115hp 4S, SeaPro, Prox XS 2B095049 – 3B633935 135-150hp 4S, SeaPro, Pro XS 1B905505 – 3B625824
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Guid › #text | 1015d177-58dc-4e17-b1eb-50623d9905a7 |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/75-150-hp-fourstroke-seapro-and-pro-xs-outboard-engines-updated |
| Pub Date | Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/75-115hp%20four%20stroke.png?itok=f9Kxth8o |