Banditt Boats recalls
Banditt Boats boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 29 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Banditt Boats has one recall on record with the U.S. Coast Guard: a 1983 safe loading capacity campaign affecting 29 units across various models. The manufacturer was documented as incapable of completing the recall campaign, meaning affected boats may never have received the required remedy. For buyers of older Banditt models, this unresolved status adds uncertainty around original loading specifications.
All Banditt Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
820161S12/29/1983SAFE LOADING; MFG INCAPABLE OF CAMPAIGN
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Banditt Boats
- Decode the HIN to confirm your boat's manufacture date and check if it falls within the 1983 timeframe of the recall.
- Request documentation from the seller showing the boat's load capacity rating and compare it against published specs for the model.
- Hire a marine surveyor to assess structural integrity and verify safe loading limits, especially if the boat predates 1984.
- Factor the unresolved recall status into your negotiation, as the original manufacturer never completed the safety campaign.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Banditt Boats had?
Banditt Boats has one recall on file with the Coast Guard, issued in December 1983 for a safe loading capacity issue affecting 29 boats.
What was the Banditt Boats recall for?
The recall addressed safe loading capacity across various models. The Coast Guard noted the manufacturer was incapable of conducting the recall campaign, so remedies were never completed.
Were the recalled Banditt boats ever fixed?
No. The recall record states the manufacturer was incapable of running the campaign, meaning the 29 affected units likely never received the intended remedy.
Should I avoid buying a 1983 Banditt boat?
Not necessarily, but get a professional survey focused on hull integrity and loading capacity. The unresolved recall means you cannot assume the boat meets original safety specifications.