Volvo Penta Ql recalls
Volvo Penta Ql boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 233 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Volvo Penta Ql has one federal recall on record affecting 233 units. The 2007 campaign addressed bow and stern thrusters that could overheat on four models (CT600, CT900, SP600, SP900). Buyers considering used Volvo Penta Ql equipment from this era should verify that the thruster remedy was completed.
All Volvo Penta Ql recalls
- ⚠ Recall
070027T8/8/2007BOW/STERN THRUSTERS; OVERHEAT
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Volvo Penta Ql
- Confirm the model designation (CT600, CT900, SP600, or SP900) and serial number of any thruster equipment
- Request documentation from the seller showing the 2007 overheat remedy was performed by an authorized service center
- If remedy status cannot be confirmed, factor the cost of an independent thruster inspection into your offer
- Contact Volvo Penta or a certified technician to verify recall completion by serial number before closing
Frequently asked questions
What Volvo Penta Ql models were recalled for thruster problems?
The 2007 campaign covered four thruster models: CT600, CT900, SP600, and SP900. The issue was overheating in bow and stern thruster units.
How many Volvo Penta Ql units were affected by recalls?
233 units were covered under the single federal thruster recall from August 2007.
Should I avoid buying a boat with Volvo Penta Ql thrusters?
Not necessarily, but confirm the 2007 overheat remedy was completed if the boat has CT600, CT900, SP600, or SP900 thrusters. Unremedied units pose an overheating risk.
How do I check if a Volvo Penta Ql thruster recall was completed?
Ask the seller for remedy documentation or contact Volvo Penta with the thruster serial number. A certified technician can also verify completion during a prepurchase survey.