EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Recreational crafts
Inboard / sterndrive engine D3-D VOLVO PENTA — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0616/11
Summary
null 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.
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Product
Inboard / sterndrive engine D3-D — VOLVO PENTA
- Brand
- VOLVO PENTA
- Name / model
- 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
- Inboard and sterndrive engines.
What is the risk?
- null 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.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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