Is there a recall on the 1999 Mercury 200 outboard motor?
Several technical bulletins are generally issued for outboards each year, a recall however, is sent to each registered owner of the outboards involved, for customer awareness. I would contact a Mercury dealer to see if the motor in question was included in a recall campaign. If you are not the original owner, it can be determined if this particular engine had a recall issued, and if so, if the nessessary changes / repairs have already been addressed by the previous owner.
