Recall Alert

August 3, 2006

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 you recently purchased an Evinrude 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 campaign on 2004 - 2007 Model Year 40 - 90 HP Evinrude E-TEC outboards with serial numbers below SN 5166490. Our records indicate that you are the owner of an affected product distributed by BRP.

What is the problem?

During original factory testing the fuel system for these outboards was pressurized. The pressure used during testing was intended to simulate maximum system pressures. This testing may have damaged a small percentage of fuel filters. All factory installed fuel filters on the above noted outboards must be replaced to prevent potential fuel filter leaks. A fuel leak when combined with an ignition source, could result in a fire or explosion and present a risk of serious personal injury to the operator, passengers, and bystanders. No injuries related to fuel filter leaks have been reported to date.

What should you do?

Call an authorized Evinrude/Johnson dealer and make an appointment to have the outboard inspected and serviced. 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 start or 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 inspected and 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.

This notice applies to all current owners of the affected Evinrude E-TEC outboards. Accordingly, if you have sold your outboard, please notify the purchaser of this safety recall. Only outboards described above are affected by this recall.

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

BRP US Inc.
250 Sea Horse Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
Telephone (847) 689-7090
Fax (847) 689-6902
www.brp.com

See Safety Letter Notice