Recall information

2004 - 2010 Evinrude® E-TEC® E40DRL models - below serial number 5261353, 2005 Evinrude E-TEC E60WDR models - below serial number 5261353, and 2008 - 2010 Evinrude E-TEC E65WDR models - below serial number 5261353.

May 20, 2009

Dear Evinrude® E-TEC® Registered Owner:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Boat Safety Act and other applicable laws and regulations.

This notice is sent to you because our records indicate that you are the owner of an Evinrude E-TEC outboard affected by this recall. Your Evinrude E-TEC outboard requires an important service procedure.

What is the reason for this notice?

BRP US Inc. in the United States and Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. in Canada (collectively “BRP”) are conducting a voluntary safety recall on certain Evinrude E-TEC 40, 60, and 65 HP (rope start) outboard models.

What is the problem?

The listed outboard models, could start in gear when set up as or converted to remote control operation if:

• The control box is in gear (forward or reverse), and
• The key switch is ON, and
• The recoil starter is pulled.

Starting in gear will result in a rotating propeller which will put the boat in motion. Contact with a rotating propeller to a person nearby is likely to result in serious injury or death.

What should you do?

Call an authorized Evinrude/Johnson dealer and make an appointment to have this required software update. This service will be performed at no charge. Transportation of the boat to the dealer and related hauling expenses are the responsibility of the owners. For your safety, please do not attempt to use this product until an authorized Evinrude/Johnson dealer has completed the necessary service.

What to do if you feel this notice is in error.

This notice was mailed to you according to the most current information we have available. Affected Evinrude E-TEC outboard(s) must be serviced. If you no longer own your Evinrude E-TEC outboard, kindly complete and return the enclosed postage-paid reply card, so we may update our records and contact the current owner about this important safety recall.

Need assistance locating an authorized dealer?

To contact the nearest authorized Evinrude/Johnson dealer, visit www.evinrude.com, www.johnson.com, or you can contact us via phone at 847-689-7090.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this recall may cause you.

BRP US Inc.