OMC- Johnson / Evinrude Ficht Injector problem (Recall)
KingOcean
engines and it has to do with the Injectors leaking fuel, does anybody know if
this is fact or rumor, if so is Bombardier doing something about it, if so is
there a bulleitin and can we view the bulletin on the net ??? Thanks
Ken
linda
If you're a registered owner, you should be hearing from Bombardier ...
1999 and 2000 200 and 225 Fichts are involved
gary
Habbi
Bombardier recalls FICHT engines
Bombardier Inc. is recalling 1999 and 2000 Evinrude outboard engines that
have FICHT technology in the 200- and 225-horsepower categories.
The engines - made by Outboard Marine Corp. (OMC) - may suffer fuel leaks
that could potentially result in fire or explosion, the company said in a
letter to all its dealers.
Bombardier in February purchased the engine trademarks, facilities and
assets from OMC when the latter company filed for bankruptcy.
Bombardier is going to absorb all the costs of the recall, Genvieve Dion, a
spokeswoman for Bombardier Recreational Products, said today.
Dion said the recall was announced to dealers late Friday. She said the
response thus far has been very positive and that "people are very happy"
with the company's decision.
She said the safety of dealers and consumers is paramount and that the
recall should go smoothly.
Consumers to be notified
In addition to dealers, the company is notifying registered consumers about
how to obtain upgrade kits and compensation rates for making the necessary
upgrade.
Dion added that the US Coast Guard was expected to release an advisory
statement, perhaps as soon as today, cautioning consumers about the
potential problem with the engines Bombardier is recalling.
Letter to dealers
The full text of Bombardier's letter to dealers follows:
As we prepare to restart outboard production, an issue of significant
importance has come to our attention. This issue has to do with the recall
of all 1999 and 2000 Evinrude Outboards with FICHT technology in the 200-
and 225-horsepower categories that have not been upgraded and were built by
OMC. These units may suffer fuel leaks that could potentially result in fire
or explosion.
Supporting the recall of these units is another example of our strong
commitment to the dealer network and the customers it serves. Bombardier
will absorb the costs associated with this recall. Bombardier has always
been and continues to be proactive in promoting the safety of its customers
and the boating community in general. We want to maintain the confidence of
our dealers in the products they sell and the confidence of their customers.
This is a top priority.
We are currently developing the details regarding the recall process, how to
obtain the upgrade kits and compensation rates for making the necessary
upgrade. We will be sending this information to you in the very near future.
In addition, we will send a letter to all registered owners urging them to
discontinue using their product(s) and outlining what they need to do to
upgrade their unit(s).
Similar letters will be directed to the boating media, in an effort to reach
as many people as possible, to alert them to this important safety issue.
We will also continue to post information on DealerPort and the Evinrude Web
site, as it becomes available. We urge you to utilize these tools form
information updates, as this will free up the phone lines and enable us to
serve you faster and in a more efficient manner.
We intend to work diligently with you and your customers to correct this
safety related problem and get them back on the water as quickly as
possible.
Sincerely
Roch Lambert
Vice President and General Manager
Bombardier Motor Corporation of America
For related information, click here, or go to the Bulletin Board to discuss
the topic with other recreational marine industry professionals.
- R.J. DeLuke
"KingOcean" <king...@aol.com> wrote in message
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aer...@flight.net
wrote:
>Taken from www.boatered.com
>
>
>Bombardier recalls FICHT engines
>
>Bombardier Inc. is recalling 1999 and 2000 Evinrude outboard engines that
>have FICHT technology in the 200- and 225-horsepower categories.
>
>The engines - made by Outboard Marine Corp. (OMC) - may suffer fuel leaks
>that could potentially result in fire or explosion, the company said in a
>letter to all its dealers.
Sheesh, the FICHT saga continues. It's not very common that a well
known company would knowingly release a product line plagued with
faults, but OMC's demise certainly shows there's a lofty price to be
paid for doing so.
hkr...@capuantispam.net
Actually, it is quite common for corporations to release products full of
"faults." How long a list would you like?
--
Harry Krause
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Actually, I -- this may sound a little west Texan to you, but I like it. When
I'm talking about -- when I'm talking about myself, and when he's talking
about myself, all of us are talking about me. George “Say What?” Bush
Charles
> Actually, it is quite common for corporations to release products full of
> "faults." How long a list would you like?
Start with Microsoft and Mercury Outboards.
Oh, and Sea Pro and HP too.
Thanks.
-- Charlie
