Unknown
Injuries Recreational crafts Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0522/14 |
| Brand | VOLVO PENTA |
| Category | Recreational crafts |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Model Number | D6, D11 and D13 marine Engines with EVC-D, EVC-D2, EVC-E or EVC-E2 with IPS 1, IPS 2, IPS 3 with 24 V main electrical system with more than one helm-station, stand-alone HCU included. |
| Published | 11 April 2014 |
Risk Description
null A quality issue in the Electronic Vessel Control system (EVC) software could, under certain rare circumstances, cause unexpected loss of steering. The product does not comply with the Recreational Craft Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 20/02/2014
Product Description
Marine control system for propulsion and steering of thruster units.