Fuel Line for Malibu Monsoon M5Di and M6Di boat engines
The fuel line can develop a hole and leak fuel.
AUSTRALIAN RECALL CATEGORY
Boat parts and accessories recalls.
71 archived Australian notices, each linked to its official Product Safety Australia source. The page updates automatically when new notices arrive.
75-150 HP FourStroke, SeaPro and Pro XS outboard engines (updated)
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.
Generation 2 DTS Helm Control (updated)
The controller may malfunction and cause the engine to go into ‘limp mode’ and it will not allow for any gears to be changed, and engine power will be limited.
450R V8 Racing outboard engine and 500R V8 outboard racing engine
The air vents of the affected engine cover may allow for fingers to be placed through the air vent gaps.
Boat trailer disc hub - supplied by Easytow Boat Trailers
The disc hub may crack if the trailer it is attached to is overloaded or impacted with force.
Honda High Horse Power Four Stroke Petrol V6 Marine Engine
A mechanical defect in the ACG Belt may result in the belt coming off and becoming entangled in the timing belt assembly causing the engine to suddenly stop.
V8 200–300 HP and V6 175–225 HP FourStroke, Pro XS®, SeaPro™ and Verado® Model outboard engines and V8 250R, V8 300R and 300R HD Model outboard engines
The air vents of the affected engine cover may allow for fingers to be placed through the air vent gaps.
BF175D/BF200D/BF225D/BF250D outboard motors
A mechanical defect in the actuator link rod in the engine may not allow the boat to shift out of forward gear.
Filter - Fuel Water Separating
Due to a fault in the product, the O-ring seal may not seal effectively and allow fuel to escape from the filter.
Mercury Marine 7.6L V12 500 hp SeaPro marine outboard engine and V12 600 hp Verado marine outboard engine
The product may have a faulty steering sensor. If the sensor fails the engine will enter ‘guardian mode’ which reduces the engine’s power output and may reduce the steering capability of the vessel.
Dometic Marine steering cable for Malibu Response, Malibu Wakesetter and Axis boats
The steering cable clamp block can release under normal use resulting in loss of steering.
Cummins Marine Engine Throttles
Affected throttles have an elevated risk of intermittent failure which can result in an incorrect electrical signal out of the throttle assembly.
Sierra Fuel Water Separators/Fuel Filters for Marine Engines
The thread ring for the connector between the fuel canister and the collection water bowl may be faulty. If the thread ring is faulty, it may not allow the water collection bowl to be properly attached to the fuel canister, which could cause a fuel leak
Dometic Steering Cable - Rotary Steering, Rack Steering and Kicker Cable Models
The retaining nut that is designed to prevent the boat’s steering cable from detaching from the boat’s engine may fail.
Design 2 Joystick Piloting System
A defect in the product’s software could result in the boat being steered off course from the intended route.
Dometic Marine Steering Cable
The retaining nut that is designed to prevent the boat’s steering cable from detaching from the boat’s rudder block may fail.
Fusion Apollo Marine Amplifiers
In certain circumstances, internal components of the amplifier may fail during use, generating excessive heat, smoke and/or a flame.
Paddle sold with Wavestorm Agit Stand-Up Paddle Board
The paddle can suddenly break mid-shaft during use, exposing sharp edges.
Sea-Doo Passenger Seat MY2021-22
The passenger seat may unlatch from the watercraft.
Yamaha Outboard Engine - Models F200XA, VF200LB and VF250XB MY2021-22
When the ignition key is turned to the “on” position, a spark may occur across the spark plug(s). On certain models, (VF200LB and VF200XB) a spark may also occur across the spark plug(s) if the power trim and tilt switch is activated with the ignition key in the “off” position.
Sea-Doo Spark Audio Portable System
The tabs of the Audio Portable System may break and cause the Audio Portable System to dislodge from its mount.
Yamaha WaveRunner MY2021-2022
The fuel filler neck can be pushed into the hull if the refuelling nozzle is inserted with too much force. This may prevent sealing between the filler cap and filler neck and allow fuel to leak from the filler neck.
Sierra Electric Fuel Pump
The O-ring in the product's wiring terminals is damaged and may leak fuel.
Mercury Outboard FourStroke 75, 90, 100, 115, 135 and 150hp Engines MY2021
The engines may have been fitted with an Idle Air Control Valve (IAC) that is out of specification. An out of specification IAC may prevent the engine from returning to a slow idle speed after the engine has been run at a higher speed, meaning the engine speed may remain much higher than normal.
Yamaha WaveRunner MY2021 - extended recall
A poorly-installed sensor in the shut-off switch assembly may allow water to seep inside the sensor (switch housing) and become corroded, causing an intermittent connection.
Mercury Mariner 30-225hp Inline Fuel Filter
The fuel filter may not be adequately sealed and may leak fuel.
4.5L, 6.2L and 8.2L Mercury MerCruiser Engines
The water rail connectors fitting may fail, resulting in water leaks. If the water rail connectors fail, a significant amount of water could be discharged into the boat and this could disable the engine.
Aurora Orange Handsmoke Distress Flare
Smoke may vent from both the top and the bottom of the product, instead of venting just from the top, causing the handle of the product to become hot.
Mercury Outboard 35-60hp FourStroke and 75-115hp FourStroke SeaPro Mid Mounted Tiller Handle Engines
Due to a manufacturing fault, the clamp that holds the throttle shaft in place on the tiller handle may be missing.
Auto-Set Wedge Bracket Installed on Certain Malibu Response TXi Boats
The upper mounting bolts used on the Auto-Set Wedge bracket may contact the fuel tank, potentially damaging the tank and leading to a fuel leak.
Sea-Doo GTX, RXT and Wake PRO equipped with 230 and 300 engines MY2019
The intake grate may detach from the vehicle whilst in use.
TAHWALHI Outboard Bridle Rope
The pulley may release suddenly during use, resulting in loss of control of person being towed and potential for rope to come into contact with the propeller.
Mercury MerCruiser Marine Engines 4.5L & 6.2L
Possibility of a crack in the fuel supply module in some engines, may result in a fuel leak.
18-0871 Service Valve and 18-7044 Service Valve Kits for Johnson Evinrude Outboard Marine Engines
The valve may contain a hole, which may allow fuel to leak.
Fuel Pump Regulator Grommet for Malibu Boats
Due to a production error, the grommets may be faulty and allow fuel to leak.
Mercury Design 2 Joystick Piloting Kit
A defect in the operating software of the joystick could result in the steering helm sensor providing the Vessel's control system with an incorrect reading, and may lead to unintended steering of the vessel.
Mercury V6 FourStroke (175-225 HP) outboard engine & Mercury V8 Racing model (200-300HP) outboard engine
It is possible for water to leak into the shift actuator. Such water leakage could cause internal corrosion and wire damage, eventually causing the engine to go into Guardian-forced idle, losing shift control (engine remains in its last gear position), or the engine may not restart.
AS5.7M13TM Boat Trailer MY2014-2018
A faulty weld has been identified on one trailer. If a trailer has a faulty weld, the drawbar could break.
Savage 645C, Savage 655C and Savage 655C Hard Top Fibreglass Boats
The bow section of the fibreglass hull structure may show signs of gelcoat crazing below the cabin area of the vessel. This may weaken over time to a point where the fibreglass structure could crack.
Mercury MerCruiser 4.5 L, 6.2 L and 8.2 L engines
There are two types of pulleys in the power-assisted steering pump. The pulley may be solid or have "windows" (spaces) in the pulleys. Only steering pumps with solid pulleys are affected by this recall. The solid pulley may contain contaminants, which can overheat during pulley use, potentially leading to a fire.
Mercury Diesel 3.0L 225HP and 265HP Sterndrive marine engines
The oil line sealer washers may fail prematurely. The turbocharger load distribution ring may fail prematurely.
Quintrex, Stacer & Savage Boats (extended recall)
In some circumstances water entry into the boat's fuel tank may occur via the breather holes.
Honda Marine BF Outboard Engine
Due to a manufacturing defect with the vapour separator internal float assembly, affected outboard motors may experience fuel loss from the vapour separator air vent tube.
Selected Evinrude® E-TEC® G2 150-300 HP Outboard Engines
The nuts on the gearcase and the exhaust housing extension (if applicable), may become loose, allowing the gearcase assembly to detach from the outboard engine.
Mercury Verado L6 (200 HP to 350 HP)
Steering head screws may not have been torqued correctly during manufacture.
Yamaha Outboard Motor
The bush at the end of the throttle control lever may not have been installed properly at the factory. This may cause the bush to come loose and possibly catch on the accelerator cam guide.
Honda Marine BF250 iST outboard motor
Due to a loose or intermittent ground wire connection of the iST gearshift actuator, the position sensor may not recognise the true NEUTRAL position.
Mercury Diesel Tier III 3.0L (230 HP & 260 HP)
The existing stainless steel washers that are used at the connection of the oil supply line to the turbocharger can allow the oil supply line to become loose. If this occurs, it is possible for engine oil to leak onto hot engine components.
Hi Tech Plastics Manual Slider for Fixed Pedestal
Under heavy loads or extreme forces the black plastic section of the mechanism may crack.
Water Vehicle model SJ700B
The handlebar grips may not be securely attached and may slip off the handlebar while in operation.
Mercury Diesel sterndrive engine
The product is fitted with either a digital throttle and shift (DTS) or a mechanical throttle and shift. The issue identified only affects products that are fitted with a DTS. For these products, a failure of either the trim, pitot, steering or paddle wheel sensor could result in a reduction of sensor voltage and cause a misinterpretation of the DTS shift actuator's position.
Mercury Diesel 2.8 L and 4.2 L engines
The flexible fuel return hose which runs from the fuel distribution block to the fuel injection pump may experience a crack at the end of the hose, which could allow a small leakage of diesel fuel.
Evinrude ICON Single and Dual Lever Binnacle Mount Remote Controls and ICON II Dual Lever Binnacle Mount Remote Controls
A limited number of binnacle mount remote control levers designed and assembled by our supplier may be incorrectly assembled and pull away from the remote control. This results in a loss of throttle and shift control. In some circumstances, this situation may cause serious injury or even death.
GHP Reactor Marine Autopilot
Garmin has discovered an issue involving software on GHP Reactor Autopilots that may cause the unit memory to become corrupted and inoperative.
Some Evinrude® ETEC ® G2 74° V6 (3.4 L) Outboard engines
The two T45 pipe plugs on the outboard’s stern and swivel assembly were not sufficiently tightened and can loosen, potentially creating the loss of hydraulic steering fluid.
Mercury Diesel 2.0 L
In engines which have an octagonal cooler, it is possible for components of the steering system of the engine to make contact with the oil cooler.
4.5 L Mercury MerCruiser
There is a risk that a fuel leak could occur in the fuel system.
Evinrude® E-TEC® G2 74° V6 (3.4 L) Outboard engines
A limited number of outboard engines may have a steering component which has been incorrectly assembled.
Mercury Outboard Verado with Joystick Piloting
The steering actuator may be missing the two screws that are intended to retain the internal sensor magnet. The absence of those screws permits the magnet to move and this can result in a false position value being recorded.
'Eco' 2 Tonne Override Coupling fitted to Easytow Trailers
Under heavy use the coupling head and coupling shaft may develop slackness. This may create extra stress on the locking pin which may shear. The shaft could then rotate in the coupling head, unscrew and detach.
Mercury Diesel 3.0L (Tier 3)
A loose connection on the oil supply line to the supercharger may allow oil to come into contact with hot engine components.
Aurora Red Hand Flare MK2 - Marine Distress Signal
Testing has revealed that some Aurora Red Hand Flares showed inconsistent performance.
Zeus Suncraft 2.0 and 2.2 Integrated Autopilot
When the autopilot system is used, the vessel may lose GPS signal and deviate from the desired heading.
Body Glove Outboard Bridle
The pulley may release during use.
ARX1200N2 / N3 / T2 / T3 Personal Water Craft
Over time, the plastic fuel tanks on all ARX1200 personal water crafts can crack and leak fuel after having been exposed to chemicals commonly found in many aerosol sprays used to clean the engine and prevent oxidation of metal parts. Even a small amount of chemical exposure can lead to cracking over time.
GME Accusat EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
Due to a microprocessor malfunction, the EPIRB may fail the self test procedure.
Scania Marine Engine
The engine bracket screws have not been tightened with sufficient torque.
ICON Binnacle Mount Remote Controls
A limited number of ICON binnacle mount remote control levers may be incorrectly assembled. The result is that the levers may pull away from the remote control, resulting in loss of throttle and shift control.
Quintrex Navigation Light Mounting Plate
In some circumstances it may be possible for a person's finger to be caught between the edge of the navigation light mounting plate and the bow rail tube.
Stacer Navigation Light Mounting Plate
In some circumstances it may be possible for a person's finger to be caught between the edge of the navigation light mounting plate and the bow rail tube.
Savage Navigation Light Mounting Plate
In some circumstances it may be possible for a person's finger to be caught between the edge of the navigation light mounting plate and the bow rail tube.