EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Recreational crafts
Marine control system VOLVO PENTA “Electronic Vessel Control System (EVC)” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2012/14
Summary
null A failure of the steering system when the single lever is activated may cause a malfunction in the engine speed ramp down function. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive.
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Product
Marine control system — VOLVO PENTA
- Brand
- VOLVO PENTA
- Name / model
- Electronic Vessel Control System (EVC) · Marine engines V8, D3, D4, D6, D11 and D13 with EVC-D and EVC-E control system and single lever option installed.
- Batch number(s)
- Not applicable
- Category
- Recreational crafts
- Marine control system for propulsion and steering of thruster units.
What is the risk?
- null A failure of the steering system when the single lever is activated may cause a malfunction in the engine speed ramp down function. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/12/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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