THIS, I BELIEVE, IS MANUAFACTURER'S DEFECT THAT I HAVE TRIED WORK WITH THE COMPANY AND THE BILLY YOUNG MERCURY DEALERSHIP ON THIS MATTER. BUT THE DEALERSHIP AND MYSELF HAVE BEEN MEET WITH CONFUSION ON THE MERCURY STAFF AT 1-800-392-3673 AND WHAT I SEE AS APPARENT LACK OF CONCERN OVER A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. *AK