Almar recalls
Almar boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 3 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
ALMAR has one recorded USCG recall from August 1981 covering missing ventilation labels across all models, affecting 3 units. The campaign addressed a safety compliance issue rather than a structural or mechanical defect. Buyers of older ALMAR boats should verify that proper ventilation labels were installed as part of the remedy.
All Almar recalls
- ⚠ Recall
810107S8/5/1981NO VENTILATION LABELS
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Almar
- Check the HIN to confirm your boat's manufacture date and whether it falls within the affected production period
- Inspect the engine compartment for USCG required ventilation warning labels
- Request documentation from the seller showing the recall remedy was completed
- Have a marine surveyor verify proper ventilation system installation during prepurchase inspection
Frequently asked questions
How many ALMAR boats have been recalled?
USCG records show one recall campaign from 1981 affecting 3 units for missing ventilation labels.
What was the ALMAR ventilation label recall about?
Campaign 810107S addressed missing USCG required ventilation warning labels on all ALMAR models manufactured around 1981. The fix involved installing proper safety labels.
Does the 1981 recall affect ALMAR boats built in other years?
The recall was specific to boats manufactured around the 1981 production period. Verify your boat's HIN build date to determine if it was within the affected timeframe.
Should I avoid buying an ALMAR because of this recall?
A single labeling recall from 1981 is not a disqualifying factor. Confirm the remedy was completed and have a surveyor inspect the ventilation system as part of normal prepurchase due diligence.