VOLVO PENTA inboard / sterndrive engine d3-d — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireJul 8, 2011

Hazard

The product poses a risk of fire due to a bolt in the power control unit bracket which can rub against the fuel return hose and, in certain cases, cause fuel leakage, leading to a fire and explosion hazard.

Product description

Inboard and sterndrive engines.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

Key facts

Brand	Volvo Penta
Product	Inboard / sterndrive engine D3-D
Model / type	D3-110i-D, D3-140A-D, D3-150i-D, D3-170A-D, D3-170i-D, D3-200A-D, D3-200i-D, D3-220A-D, D3-220i-D.Engines within serial number range: 2003016541 – 2003018887.
Category	Recreational crafts
Country of origin	Sweden
Reported by	Greece
Risk level	Serious risk
Published	Jul 8, 2011
Case number	0616/11

Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission)

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