Volvo Penta · Gasoline engine - Gasoline stern drives to Volvo Penta

The product poses a risk of fire because the carburettor casting does not meet material specification which may cause corrosion and fuel leakage. A fuel leak may cause a fire if an ignition source is present.

Published: 15 February 2008
Notifying authority: Sweden
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0189/08
Model: Engine models: 3.0GL, 4.3GL and 5.0GL.

Classification

Category: Recreational crafts
Risk type: Fire
Country of origin: United States

Product description

Gasoline engine for leisure craft.