Avanti recalls
Avanti boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 51 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Avanti Industries has one recall on USCG record, campaign 821119T from January 1983, affecting 51 units of the 165C model for level flotation defects. The campaign failed a Coast Guard retest in October 1984, indicating the original remedy did not meet federal standards. For buyers considering a used Avanti Industries 165C from that era, verifying whether the hull was part of the recall and properly remedied is critical to safe operation.
All Avanti recalls
- ⚠ Recall
821119T1/21/1983LEVEL FLOTATION; FAILED RETEST 841014
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Avanti
- Decode the HIN to confirm the build year and model, then cross reference it against the 821119T recall campaign to determine if the hull was among the 51 affected units.
- Request documentation from the seller proving the flotation remedy was completed and passed Coast Guard inspection after the 1984 failed retest.
- Have a marine surveyor perform a flotation test and compartment inspection, especially on any 165C hull from the early 1980s, regardless of recall status.
- Contact the Coast Guard Recall Coordinator or Avanti Industries directly with your HIN to obtain official records of the remedy status for that specific hull.
Frequently asked questions
How many boat recalls has Avanti Industries had?
One campaign is on USCG record, 821119T from 1983, covering level flotation defects on 51 units of the 165C model.
What was wrong with the Avanti Industries flotation recall?
The 165C model failed to meet federal level flotation standards, and the initial remedy also failed a Coast Guard retest in October 1984, requiring a corrected fix.
Does the Avanti Industries recall affect all their boats?
No, only 51 units of the 165C model built around 1983 were part of campaign 821119T. Other models and years are not covered by this recall.
How do I know if my Avanti Industries boat was recalled?
Decode your hull identification number to check the model and build year, then contact the Coast Guard with your HIN to confirm whether it was among the 51 units in the 821119T campaign.