Bandit Boat recalls
Bandit Boat boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 21 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Bandit Boat Co has one USCG recall on record, campaign 800216S from August 1980, affecting 21 dinghy units that were missing required certification and capacity labels. This is a single, decades old administrative recall rather than a structural or propulsion defect. Used buyers should verify that proper labels have been added, as capacity plates are critical for safe loading and operation.
All Bandit Boat recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800216S8/8/1980NO CERT & CAP LABEL
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Bandit Boat
- Check the HIN to determine if the boat was manufactured in 1980 and is a dinghy model covered by campaign 800216S.
- Inspect the boat for the presence of a USCG certification label and a capacity plate showing maximum weight and persons.
- Ask the seller or previous owner whether the recall remedy was completed and request documentation if available.
- Have a marine surveyor verify that all required labeling is present and legible during prepurchase inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Bandit Boat Co had?
Bandit Boat Co has one USCG recall on record, campaign 800216S from August 1980, affecting 21 dinghy units for missing certification and capacity labels.
What was wrong with recalled Bandit Boat Co dinghys?
The 1980 recall addressed missing certification labels and capacity plates, not a structural or mechanical defect. The boats lacked required regulatory labeling at the time of manufacture.
Should I avoid buying a used Bandit Boat Co dinghy from 1980?
Not necessarily. The recall was administrative and easily remedied by adding proper labels. Verify that certification and capacity plates are present and legible, ideally during a marine survey.
How do I check if my Bandit boat was part of the recall?
Decode the HIN to confirm the manufacturing year is 1980 and the model is a dinghy. Campaign 800216S affected only 21 units built that year.