Transport Canada is advising boaters that a recall has been issued for certain Sea Doo sports boats equipped with Mercury 240 EFI engines.

Bombardier Motor Corporation of America in the United States and Bombardier Inc in Canada (collectively “Bombardier) are conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain Sea Doo sports boats equipped with Mercury 240 EFI engines.

When exposed to a corrosive environment, such as salt water spray, there is a potential for the Mercury 240 EFI engine throttle body to become stuck open or become difficult to operate due to corrosion.  This situation could cause an unexpected acceleration when the engine is started or a failure to decelerate when the throttle lever is returned to idle.  This could impair the operator's control of the craft and create a risk of serious injury or death.

This notice applies to some of the following*:

YEAR	MODEL	MODEL NUMBER
2000	Challenger 2000	5694
2000	Islandia	5696
2001	Challenger 2000	5447
2001	Islandia	5449
2002	Challenger 2000	5704
2002	Islandia	5709
2002	X-20	5495
2002	Utopia 205	5749/5750
2003	Islandia	5780
2003	Utopia 205	5793

*Not all units are affected by this recall.  Please contact your authorized Sea Doo sport boat dealership to find out if your boat is affected by this notice.

Transport Canada, with its mandate to promote boating safety, is assisting Bombardier in spreading the word of this recall.  Both organizations are recommending that owners of affected models suspend use of their boat until the necessary repairs, if required, are completed.