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bohica
04-12-2005, 09:35 AM
Got a recall notice from Mercury yesterday on my XR drive. Something about a back plate for the drive that could interfere with the shift cable. Anyone else get one of these?

rvrhlic
04-12-2005, 10:47 AM
I haven't gotten anything, what year is your drive?

ChumpChange
04-12-2005, 11:27 AM
Got a recall notice from Mercury yesterday on my ZR drive. Something about a back plate for the drive that could interfere with the shift cable. Anyone else get one of these?
I haven't got a letter but I'm pretty sure that is what I had replaced last summer. I'm gonna get a refund. Hurray!!!!

Essex502
04-12-2005, 11:30 AM
From OSO Forum:
Reference Bulletin # 2005-01. Serial numbers effected are OW250000 thru OW266345 for X I, II, III drives, and OW240000 thru OW240652 for XR's I, III. All effected owners will receive a recall notice along with all Mercruiser dealers. This is a Federal Boat Safety Act Official Nonfiction, (like a car safety recall, not just a normal service bulletin) It is recommended to not use the boat until this is resolved.

Havasu_Dreamin
04-12-2005, 11:37 AM
Got a recall notice from Mercury yesterday on my ZR drive. Something about a back plate for the drive that could interfere with the shift cable. Anyone else get one of these?
Have not gotten the recall notice yet.

Essex502
04-12-2005, 12:29 PM
Have not gotten the recall notice yet.
This weekend check your s/n on the drive. Who's address did you use for the registration with Mercury? Do they have the latest address for you?

Havasu_Dreamin
04-12-2005, 12:35 PM
This weekend check your s/n on the drive. Who's address did you use for the registration with Mercury? Do they have the latest address for you?
That's what I plan on doing. They have the TC address, but we have an address forwarding with the Post Office.

bohica
04-12-2005, 12:43 PM
I haven't gotten anything, what year is your drive?
2004
Alco is doing my 20 hour service right now. I called them and they said since I have the dual ram Ext. Steering, I already have a different back plate on there.

Chromegorilla
04-12-2005, 05:53 PM
I have an '04 496HO B1X...just checked my records and my drive serial is 0W227029. Looks like I'm good to go! :D

Garrddogg
04-12-2005, 05:56 PM
AW SHIT! I got a notice!

mike37
04-12-2005, 06:05 PM
AW SHIT! I got a notice!
you think they will go get it and fix it for ya

Garrddogg
04-12-2005, 06:10 PM
you think they will go get it and fix it for ya
LOL Thats funny I didnt think of that , I dont know which boat its for! :hammerhea :eek:

Squirtin Thunder
04-12-2005, 06:17 PM
you think they will go get it and fix it for ya
Now that would be way cool !!!

ChumpChange
04-12-2005, 06:35 PM
AW SHIT! I got a notice!
I wish I got a notice, I already had that fixed on my boat but my drive's serial number does not fit within the list. Guess I'll have to call.

Essex29
04-12-2005, 07:14 PM
Stupid question, but I gotta ask...Will they still cover it if I am a 2nd owner?

mike37
04-12-2005, 07:18 PM
Stupid question, but I gotta ask...Will they still cover it if I am a 2nd owner?
if its a safety thing then yes they will and it sounds like it is

Essex502
04-13-2005, 05:58 AM
That's what I plan on doing. They have the TC address, but we have an address forwarding with the Post Office.
Forwarding only lasts a short time - 6 months I believe. Call Merc and have them update your database!

Todd969
04-26-2005, 09:18 AM
Got the recall notice and had it changed last week while being serviced. It looks like the cap was extended an inch to accomodate the linkage??? Atleast it's done.

Holland
04-26-2005, 09:46 AM
damn... got mine too!!!!!
Gary... where are you going to get yours fixed at? Are you going back to Phoenix?