Bayliner Marine recalls
Bayliner Marine boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 154 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Bayliner Marine Co has one recorded USCG recall from 1981 affecting 154 units of the BAYLINER FORCE model. The campaign addressed flotation defects and a removeable capacity plate that could mislead buyers about safe load limits. For buyers considering older Bayliner models from this era, confirming the remedy was completed is essential to safe operation.
All Bayliner Marine recalls
- ⚠ Recall
810065S5/7/1981FLOTATION; CAPACITY PLATE REMOVEABLE
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Bayliner Marine
- Request the hull identification number (HIN) and confirm the model year falls outside the 1981 BAYLINER FORCE production run
- If the boat is a 1981 BAYLINER FORCE, verify the capacity plate is permanently affixed and flotation meets ABYC standards via marine survey
- Contact the seller for service records documenting the recall remedy, or assume the boat was never corrected and budget for flotation inspection
- Consider a pre purchase haul out to inspect foam flotation for water saturation or degradation, especially on any early 1980s Bayliner hull
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does Bayliner Marine Co have?
Bayliner Marine Co has one USCG safety recall on record, issued in 1981 for 154 units of the BAYLINER FORCE model.
What was the Bayliner recall for?
The 1981 recall (810065S) addressed flotation defects and a capacity plate that could be removed, which posed a risk of overloading the vessel beyond safe limits.
Is my used Bayliner affected by the recall?
Only the 1981 BAYLINER FORCE model was affected. Check your HIN against the campaign details or contact a marine surveyor to confirm model year and variant.
Should I still buy a Bayliner if there was a recall?
A single recall from over 40 years ago is not disqualifying. Verify the remedy was completed, inspect flotation integrity, and confirm the capacity plate is secure before purchase.