Engine 1.8 Litre Marine Engine · Injuries
Product: Engine 1.8 Litre Marine Engine · VOLVO PENTA · 8.1Gi, 8.1GXi and 8.1GiC
Category: Recreational crafts · Sweden
Hazard: 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.
Official action: Follow the measure stated in the official Safety Gate alert.