EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Recreational crafts
Engine 1.8 Litre Marine Engine VOLVO PENTA — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0914/11
Summary
null Fluid was inadvertently trapped in the throttle body unit during the manufacturing process. The trapped fluid may corrode sensors within the throttle body which may result in unexpected deceleration and / or high RPMs at engine start. If the unexpected high RPMs occur when the engine is in gear, a risk of collision and resulting personal injury exists.
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Product
Engine 1.8 Litre Marine Engine — VOLVO PENTA
- Brand
- VOLVO PENTA
- Name / model
- 8.1Gi, 8.1GXi and 8.1GiC
- Category
- Recreational crafts
- Petrol, stern-drive engines for leisure boats.
What is the risk?
- null Fluid was inadvertently trapped in the throttle body unit during the manufacturing process. The trapped fluid may corrode sensors within the throttle body which may result in unexpected deceleration and / or high RPMs at engine start. If the unexpected high RPMs occur when the engine is in gear, a risk of collision and resulting personal injury exists.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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