Volvo Penta Of The Americas recalls
Volvo Penta Of The Americas boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 966 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Volvo Penta Of The Americas has 2 USCG recall campaigns on record, affecting 966 units across gasoline engine and fuel system components. The 2011 engine recall covered 850 Volvo 8.1L models, and a separate fuel system recall affected 116 3.0GXI gasoline marine engines. Buyers considering a boat with Volvo Penta power should verify remedy completion before purchase.
All Volvo Penta Of The Americas recalls
- ⚠ Recall
110031T7/13/2011ENGINE; GASOLINE
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090008TFUEL SYSTEM
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What to check before you buy a used Volvo Penta Of The Americas
- Request the engine model and serial number from the seller, then cross reference against the recalled 8.1L and 3.0GXI models.
- Contact Volvo Penta customer service with the serial number to confirm whether the engine was part of a recall campaign and if the remedy was completed.
- Ask the seller for documentation proving recall repairs were performed at an authorized dealer.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the fuel system and engine components during the prepurchase survey, especially on boats with 8.1L or 3.0GXI engines from the recall periods.
Frequently asked questions
How many Volvo Penta recall campaigns are there?
Volvo Penta Of The Americas has 2 USCG recall campaigns on record, one for 850 8.1L gasoline engines in 2011 and another for 116 3.0GXI gasoline marine engines.
What Volvo Penta models were recalled?
The recalls affected Volvo 8.1L gasoline engines (850 units) and 3.0GXI gasoline marine engines (116 units). The 8.1L recall was issued in July 2011 for engine components, while the 3.0GXI recall involved the fuel system.
Should I avoid buying a boat with a recalled Volvo Penta engine?
Not necessarily. Verify whether the engine was included in the recall and confirm the remedy was completed by an authorized dealer. A completed recall repair should not affect the boat's value or safety.
How do I check if my Volvo Penta engine was recalled?
Contact Volvo Penta customer service with your engine serial number. They can confirm recall status and remedy completion for the 8.1L and 3.0GXI campaigns.