Kawasaki Motors Corp Usa
Problem: Engine Gasoline
Source: Manufacturer
Model Year: 2000-04
Model Name: Various
Units: 21,140
Campaign Open Date: 12/18/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 080047T
Severity Level: H
Boat Type: Thrillcraft, Jet Boats, Skiboats
Comments: on my 2000 jt-1100-ci my 2001 jt1100-f1 & jh1100-b1, my 2002 jt1100-f2 & jh1100-b2, my 2003 jt1100-g1, jh1100-b3 & jt1200-b1, and my 2004 jh1100-b4, jt12009-b2 & jt1500-a1 the fuel hoses may not seal sufficiently at the fuel pump and fuel filter creating a potental fuel leak and possible fire or explosion if an ignition source is present
Bayliner
Problem: Generator Wiring
Source: Manufacturer
Model Year: 2008-09
Model Name: 285 And 300sb
Units: 20
Campaign Open Date: 12/11/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 080032T
Severity Level: L
Boat Type: Inboard/outboard, Sterndrive, Inboard/outdrive
Comments: 080827- preliminary notification received awaiting formal campaign documents-081211- recvd documentation – some 2008-09 bayliner 285sb and 300sb boats with a generator option have incorrectly wired generator main feed wiring. affected hins – 285 sb with hin usdb285suc808 – usda125suf809 and 300sb usda315ai708 – usda085af809 recvd cur 5 – 6 of 20 units corrected
HIN: VARIOUS
Other Company Name: Brunswick Boat Group
Brp Us Inc.
Problem: Start In Gear
Source: Manufacturer
Model Year: 2008-09
Model Name: Evinrude E-Tec
Units: 4,842
Campaign Open Date: 12/4/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 080045S
Severity Level: L
Boat Type: Outboard Engines
Comments: some 2004-09 evinrude e-tec 40 – 115 hp electric start tiller-steered outboards may experience loose internal contacts in the start switch assembly. this could result in unintentional starting under certain circumstances. possibly affected models include 2008 -09 evinrude e-tec 40 50, and 60 hp dtl tiller electric-start outboards with serial numbers below 5253702; and 2004-2009 40 – 115 hp evinrude e-tec outboards with an installed tiller kit. owners should check the tiller arms near the twist-grip for two blue marks. if present, this problem has already been corrected. otherwise, contact an authorized johnson-evinrude dealer for repairs. recvd cur 4 1,584 of 4,842 units corrected.
Bombardier Recreational Prod
Problem: Tower Weld Cracks
Source: Manufacturer
Model Year: 2004-08
Model Name: Sea-Doo
Units: 803
Campaign Open Date: 11/26/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 080044T
Severity Level: L
Boat Type: Thrillcraft, Jet Boats, Skiboats
Comments: certain model year 2004-06 speedster 200 and speedster 200 wake and certain model year 2007-08 200 speedster and 200 speedster wake that are equipped with wakeboard towers may experience cracks or weld breaks in welded joints that could allow the tower to disengage from the upper rear leg attachment points in rough water causing the tower to fall onto the boat. owners should check with sea-doo dealers to determine if their boat is affected and initiate corrective action. 3/9/08 – bombardier has sent another letter to owners indicating the towers will either be replaced, or modified with a brace, cur 5 recvd 294 of 793 units corrected
Volvo Penta
Problem: Carb Float Bowl Screws Gasoline Sterndrive Eng
Source: Manufacturer
Model Year: 2009
Model Name: 3.0glp-J; 4.3gl-J; And 4.3gl-Jf
Units: 934
Campaign Open Date: 11/25/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 080046T
Severity Level: H
Boat Type: Inboard/outboard, Sterndrive, Inboard/outdrive
Comments: volvo penta recently discovered that certain engine models 3.0glp-j; 4.3gl-j; and 4.3gl-jf gasoline sterndrive engines within the serial number range: 4012250992 through 4012255637 may contain carburetors which have float bowl retaining screws that were not properly torqued during carburetor assembly. fuel may leak from these screws when the engine is operated. the fix is to properly torque the float bowl retaining screws and mark the carburetor after the repair to identify that the fix has been completed. see service bulletin: group 23-1, number 21, version 01. dnr recvd – 6 first purchasers notified; 1950 dealers/distributors notified; 254 corrected. rcevd cur 1 – 276 corrected, per this cur, the number that might contain problem was changed from 1150 to 934. rcevd cur 2 – 323 corrected. rcevd cur 3 – 436 corrected. rcevd cur 4 – 436 corrected. rcevd cur 5 – 460 corrected.
Meridian Yachts Inc
Problem: Shorepower Connection
Source: Manufacturer
Model Year: 2008-09
Model Name: 341nsb 411sb 441sb
Units: 36
Campaign Open Date: 11/17/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 080042T
Severity Level: L
Boat Type: Inboards, Cabin Cruisers
Comments: some 2008-2009 meridian 341nsb 411sb, and 441sb boats are missing a cover on the shorepower connection breaker that could result in electrical shock. cur 2 recvd 6 inspected units did not have the problem; 30 of 115 units corrected. cur 3 37 of 115 units corrected. cur 4 40 of 115 units corrected. cur 5 40 of 115 units corrected.
Mastercraft Boat Co Llc
Problem: Fuel System
Source: Manufacturer
Model Year: 2003-09
Model Name: Maristar 280 And X-80
Units: 505
Campaign Open Date: 10/29/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 080036T
Severity Level: H
Boat Type: Outboards, Open Motorboats, Jon Boats
Comments: possible safety defect report aug 29 2008 (tracking number 08292008000001), a fuel tank vent line severed by flawed floor panel design, allowing gas fumes (and possibly gasoline itself) to accumulate in the bilge. this recall affects all maristar 280 and x-80 model mastercraft boats, both single-engine and twin-engine, which have been manufactured since the oringinal date of production of this model in november, 2002 hin: mbchhft8k203 through hin: mbcgsdp7j809. see mastercraft service bulletin no. 2008.date.sb-010. mastercraft will install a specially designed fuel tank bracket which will eliminate the issue and will also inspect and replace any vent hose and/or fuel pump that appears to be damaged or shows signs of undue wear. cur 1 recvd 59 corrected. cur 2 recv'd 137 corrected. cur 3 recv'd 176 corrected. 01/05/10 cur5: 206/505.
HIN: SEE COMMENTS
Mercury Marine
Problem: Start In Gear
Source: Manufacturer
Model Year: 2003-08
Model Name: Tiller Kit 75-115 Hp Outboard
Units: 626
Campaign Open Date: 10/22/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 080039S
Severity Level: L
Boat Type: Outboard Engines
Comments: tiller handle accessory kits for some mercury 75-115 horsepower engines with tiller handle steering/shift may be capable of being started in gear if the shift control is placed between the f-n-r detent positions. this campaign involves recall of the tiller handle extension kit not the engine. all of the following tiller handle steering equipped engines shouldbe inspected: model year 2003 115 hp fourstroke, nodel year 2004 75-115hp fourstroke, model year 2005 – 2008 75-115 hp fourstroke. recvd cur 5 – 4 of 626 units repaired.
Mercury Marine
Problem: Power Steering Fuse
Source: Manufacturer
Model Year: VARIOUS
Model Name: Verado L4 And L6
Units: 36,476
Campaign Open Date: 10/21/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 080041T
Severity Level: L
Boat Type: Outboard Engines
Comments: some multi-engine boat packages powered by verado four or six cylinder outboards may experience a short in the power steering /automatic power switch. if a short occurs there is a risk of fire. all multi-engine boats equipped with mercury power steering and powered by 135 150, 175 hp verado l4; or 200, 225, 250, 275, 300 hp verado l6 engines with serial numbers lower than 1b538684 should be inspected. cur 5 recvd 9,334 of 36,476 units corrected.
Mercury Marine
Problem: Loss of Shift Control
Source: Manufacturer
Model Year: ALL
Model Name: Optimax And Efi Outboard
Units: 2,495
Campaign Open Date: 10/21/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 080040T
Severity Level: L
Boat Type: Outboard Engines
Comments: some mercury 2.5 liter optimax (135 150, 175 horsepower) and 2.5 liter efi(150, 200 horsepower) outboard engines are equipped with shift links thathave insufficient weld penetration between the bracket and shift cable and upper shift shaft attaching studs. this could result in stud breakage and loss of shift control. units with the following serial numbers should be inspected: 2.5 liter optimax serials 1b692800 to 1b719209; and 2.5 liter efi serials 1b692800 to 1b719209. cur 5 recvd 1,403 of 2,495 units repaired
Yamaha Motor Corp Usa
Problem: Bimini Top Failure
Source: Manufacturer
Model Year: 2008
Model Name: 212x (fat1100a-G/alg)
Units: 445
Campaign Open Date: 9/14/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 080031T
Severity Level: L
Boat Type: Outboards, Open Motorboats, Jon Boats
Comments: certain 2008 model 212x sport boats where there is a potential for the bimini top to collapse. if the bimini top is in the deployed position while the boat is underway it could collapse and strike the operator and/or passenger and could obstruct the drivers view which could result in an accident with the potential of personal injury or death to the operator passengers, and or bystanders. recvd dnr – 159 units sold, 286 units shipped to 230 dealers. recvd cur 2 – 29 units corrected. recvd cur 3 – 184 units corrected. recvd cur 4 – 260 units corrected. recvd cur 6 – 305 units corrected.
HIN: TBD
Aztec Fabrications Inc
Problem: Electrical System
Source: Ppg Rbfv
Model Year: 2008
Model Name: Phantom Sports Jon
Units: 38
Campaign Open Date: 8/11/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 08R2976S
Severity Level: L
Boat Type: Inboards, Cabin Cruisers
Comments: has two non ignition protecfted 40 amp circuit breakers in the gasoline engine compartment. dnr rec'd 8/11/08. 3/38 units corrected. cur rec'd 3/38 corrected. request for closure denied. cur rec'd 12/38 units corrected. 5/20/09 jdh cur on its way. rec'd cur 28/38 corrected. sending to rab to consider for closing jdh 6/1/09. rab advises closing based on mnf efforts.
HIN: EJU6989SJF808
Pleasurecraft Engine Group
Problem: Engine Shift Control
Source: Manufacturer
Model Year: 2008
Model Name:
Units: 785
Campaign Open Date: 8/8/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 080030T
Severity Level: L
Boat Type: Miscellaneous
Comments: some engines in 2008 boats in which due to improper assembly, the shift cable can potentially become detached from the transmission shifting lever. 5/6/09 cur#3 rcvd – 268 corrected /785 defects. 08/10/09 cur#4 rcvd, 282 of 785 corrected.
Malibu Boats Inc
Problem: Electronic Engine Control
Source: Manufacturer
Model Year: 2008
Model Name: All Except Ride Response
Units: 3,251
Campaign Open Date: 8/8/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 080029T
Severity Level: L
Boat Type: Inboards, Cabin Cruisers
Comments: zf marine has discovered the zf throttle and shifter control has the potential to fail creating a loss of shifting capabilities in the forward or reverse direction in all 2008 model boats excluding the ride series response and response lx.
Turner Marine Group
Problem: Ventilation Fuel System
Source: Ppg Rbfv
Model Year: 2004
Model Name: Portifino 7.5
Units: 8
Campaign Open Date: 7/3/2008
Campaign Close Date:
Number: 08R2924S
Severity Level: L
Boat Type: Inboards, Cabin Cruisers
Comments: natural supply and exhaust ventilation openings are of insufficient size. fuel system was not pressure tested. no nav light cert. 07/01/08 rec'd letter from manf stating compliance with fp issues however did not submit a dnr regarding ventilation issues found in citation 1. requested dnr. 7/3/08 rec'd dnr 0/5 corrected. cur rec'd 9/3/08. 0/5 corrected. cur 2 rec'd 0/8 corr. cur rec'd 3/3/09 0/8 corrected. awaiting refusal ltr from 2 owners and decision from other 6 owners. cur 4 recd 0/8 corrected, still looking for owners. jdh. recd cur 5 from mnf 9/8/09 jdh 2/8 corr 5/8 contacted, 3/8 refused. 2/19/10 jdh left vm for poc asking for update. mnf called in and left vm, i responded with vm and email sent to address from website including most recent cur and blank one. jdh 2/25/10 mnf responded. cur expected 030510. recd cur via fax. 2/8 corrected, 3/1/10, next cur due 6/1/10 jdh.
HIN: XMTPOR01B404
