13 May 2025

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

Product Identifiers

Sold from 1 January 2019 to 29 April 2025 at Mercury Marine

Models Covered

Serial Range

450R

1E083006 – 1E099696

500R

1E099432 – 1E102508

Supplier Contact

Mercury Marine - Marine Power New Zealand Ltd

Phone number: (Aust) +61 3 9791 5822
Charges may apply

Responsible Agency

https://www.mbie.govt.nz

The Hazard!

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 amputation or lacerations to fingers if placed through the air vents. Injuries have occurred because of this hazard.

What to do...

Consumers should contact an authorized Mercury Marine dealer to arrange for the product to be rectified.

Product Identifiers

Sold from 1 January 2019 to 29 April 2025 at Mercury Marine

Models Covered

Serial Range

450R

1E083006 – 1E099696

500R

1E099432 – 1E102508

Supplier Contact

Mercury Marine - Marine Power New Zealand Ltd

Phone number: (Aust) +61 3 9791 5822
Charges may apply

Responsible Agency

https://www.mbie.govt.nz