Alumaweld Boats recalls
Alumaweld Boats boats have 8 recall campaigns on record across 517 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Alumaweld Boats has 8 USCG recall campaigns on record spanning 1980 to 2019, affecting approximately 517 boats. Most campaigns addressed level flotation and stability deficiencies in sled models from the early 1990s, with one capacity label noncompliance in 2005. Buyers should verify remedy completion for any affected model and year.
All Alumaweld Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
920364S9/17/1992LEVEL FLOTATION; LEVEL FLOTATION STABILITY
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
920365S8/12/1992LEVEL FLOTATION STABILITY; HORSEPOWER
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
19CG155S6/28/2019LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
920358S5/14/1993LEVEL FLOT W/REMOTE STRG; LEVEL FLOT STAB W/REMOTE
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
920349S5/14/1992LEVEL FLOTATION; LEVEL FLOTATION STABILITY
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
800101S4/4/1980NONCOMPLIANCE; LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
041025R112/19/2005LABEL; CAPACITY
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
920351S10/9/1992LEVEL FLOTATION; LEVEL FLOTATION STABILITY
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Alumaweld Boats
- Check the HIN against USCG recall records to confirm whether your boat is in an affected production batch
- Request documentation from the seller showing that any applicable recall remedy was completed by an authorized dealer
- Have a marine surveyor inspect flotation systems and capacity labels for compliance, especially on pre 2000 sled models
- Contact Alumaweld or the previous owner to trace the service history if remedy documentation is missing
Frequently asked questions
What were Alumaweld Boats recalls for?
Seven of eight Alumaweld recalls addressed level flotation and stability deficiencies in models built between 1980 and 2019. One 2005 recall involved incorrect capacity labeling on the Super Vee LT.
Which Alumaweld models were recalled?
Recalled models include the 18 Guide Sled, Formula V River Sled, 16 Sport Skiff, 18 Kenai Flyer outboard sled, 16 Guide, 18 foot aluminum sled, Super Vee LT, and 19 Sea Dory. Most were sled style boats from the early 1990s.
How many Alumaweld boats were recalled?
Approximately 517 Alumaweld boats were subject to USCG recall campaigns. The largest campaign affected 127 units of the 18 Guide Sled in 1992.
Should I avoid buying a recalled Alumaweld boat?
A recall history does not disqualify a boat if the remedy was properly completed. Verify remedy documentation and have flotation systems inspected before purchase, particularly on models built in the 1980s and 1990s.