I have an old CVA Apollo SS and I recently found out about the recall several years ago. Reply. 5 years ago. Answer: In August 1997, CVA implemented a Voluntary Recall of all In-Line rifle models with serial numbers ending in 95 or 96. Sure, there are recalls in a variety of fields-- but the reason for them is normally well-stated. I figured that almost any firearm is worth $85. Took probably 3-4 weeks to get the new gun back. CVA VOLUNTARY RECALL NOTICE: In August 1997 CVA implemented a Voluntary Recall of In-Line rifle models with serial numbers ending in -95 and -96. In the beginning, CVA was a Connecticut company that moved to Georgia. Oct 2, 2009 #8 T. Tim Johnson New Member. There was no manual for this weapon and I went on line , what I read is scaring the crap out of me. ... How can I tell if my muzzleloader is included in the CVA recall? I sent in my CVA .50cal Apollo Classic and they promptly replaced it with a CVA Kodiak Pro Magnum in .50cal with #209 primer, stainless barrel, synthetic camo stock. Example: 61-13-XXXXXX-95, or 61-13-XXXXXX-96. 26" Threaded Barrel with Williams Peep Sight So be sure to check the serial number and make sure that it is not one of the rifles that was in the recall. I was in a pawn shop yesterday looking for a shotgun and ended up buying a CVA Apollo SS .50 cal for $85. There is a "Voluntary Recall" on the 1995-1996 guns, but what should puzzle everyone is that to this day the REASON for the recall is something that CVA has been unable to state. Source(s): received 1997 cva apollo muzzle loader read recall it: https://tinyurl.im/yTB91. CVA Apollo Recall. Seems there was a recall on this gun but for those with S/Ns ending in 95 or 96. It appears the serial number should be longer than this, but I know I got the gun around 95 … If you have been out hunting in the cold, I would empty the gun. If you have a CVA In-Line model with such a serial number, DO NOT USE OR ALLOW ANYONE ELSE TO USE THE GUN. The single recall and or lawsuits must have caused CVA to lose a lot of money. Lv 4. I can not seem to find a serial number on this gun other than the numbers 965131. CVA Connecticut Valley Arms Apollo .54 Caliber In-line Muzzle Loader Stk # P-94-20 GI#: 101557085 This is a Connecticut Valley Arms .54 caliber Apollo In-line rifle. 0 0. CVA was the importer which the CVA name was bought out by CVA's manufacturer Dikar , by forming a new company, BPI outdoors. Wendy. The CVA Apollo series of muzzleloaders were good guns. I would turn that gun in under CVA's recall. The CVA Apollo has some past history. PARAMOUNT PRO Colorado Cerakote/Nitride - .50 Cal. Joined Jul 17, 2009 Messages 967 Location Gallatin, TN. Does anyone know if this is a commonplace issue? There were some breech plug problems. I emailed CVA about this, and they don't even answer me. That's pretty disgusting to see their ads, read their boasting of great rifles and experience this. Call first to verify your serial nuber is part of the recall. I have a CVA Optima Elite and in the manual it asks for any one with that Apollo made in the late 90s to get rid of it!