February 20, 2006

Dear Evinrude® Registered Owner:

This notice has been sent to you because you purchased an Evinrude outboard motor listed in the table to the right and affected by this recall.

What is the problem?

The shift cable may break away from the shift cable sleeve. The shift handle may not function, which could potentially cause the outboard to stick in gear or in neutral. 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?

Call an authorized Evinrude/Johnson dealer and make an appointment to have the shift cable replaced. This work will be performed at no charge to you for parts and labor. 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 repair.

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. Your Evinrude E-TEC outboard(s) must have the shift cable replaced. 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 tiller handle kits. Accordingly, if you have sold your outboard, please notify the purchaser of this recall. Only the tiller handle kits listed above are affected by this recall.

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

BRP US Inc.