Dometic Steering Cable - Rotary Steering, Rack Steering and Kicker Cable Models
Published 10 November 2022
Product
Dometic (Seastar) Steering Cable installed in boats with mechanical steering systems. Affected models are: a) rotary steering (SSC62, SSC131, SSCX64, SS132, SS137, SS147, SSX176, SSX177), b) rack steering (SSC124, SSC134, SSCX154, SS141 and SS151) c) kicker cables (433). To find out if your steering cable is affected, check the engine end of the cable for the stamp with the product information. Affected products are within YEAR “22” and between DAY range 116 to 231 ONLY
Why it was recalled
The retaining nut that is designed to prevent the boat’s steering cable from detaching from the boat’s engine may fail.
Hazard
If the retaining nut fails, this could lead to a loss of steering control of the boat. Steering loss may cause an accident, resulting in death or injury to the boat occupants or bystanders.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.