Safety Recall - Evinrude E-TEC Tiller Kits

A recall has been issued for certain tiller kits installed on Evinrude E-Tec outboards.

BRP US Inc. in the United States and Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. in Canada are conducting a voluntary safety recall of Tiller Kits installed on 40, 50, 60, 65 (Jet), 75 and 90HP Evinrude E-TEC outboards.

What is the problem?

The tiller handle may have been improperly assembled at the factory. The inner steering handle may not be seated, and retaining screw may not be correctly installed. The throttle twist grip can come loose or pull out of the tiller arm assembly, cause a loss of throttle and steering control.
A loss of boat control or diminished boat control could cause a risk of personal injury to the operator, passengers and people who are nearby.

What should you do?

If you own an Evinrude outboard, please contact your authorized Envinrude/Johnson dealer to schedule a service appointment immediately.
For your safety, please do not attempt to start or use the affected product until and authorized Evinrude/Johnson dealer has completed the necessary inspection and repairs.

To contact your nearest authorized Evinrude or Johnson dealer, please visit www.evinrude.com or www.johnson.com or, by phone, at (877) 469-7433. If you have sold your outboard, please notify the purchaser of this recall.