Brunswick Family Boat recalls
Brunswick Family Boat boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 1,629 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Brunswick Family Boat Co Inc has 2 federal safety recalls on record, affecting approximately 1,629 units manufactured between 2003 and 2020. The campaigns address ignition protection defects (bulkhead sealing failures on 2052 TROPHY models) and ventilation system issues on WT 2DC WTSURF models. Used buyers should verify remedy completion for any affected model year and conduct targeted inspections of ignition compartments and ventilation pathways.
All Brunswick Family Boat recalls
- ⚠ Recall
030096S6/25/2003IGNITON PROTECTION; BULKHEAD NOT SEALED
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20SD00064/7/2020VENTILATION
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What to check before you buy a used Brunswick Family Boat
- Cross reference the hull identification number (HIN) against USCG recall campaigns 030096S and 20SD0006 to determine if the specific boat was included in either safety action.
- Request documentary proof of remedy completion from the seller, including dealer service records or manufacturer completion certificates showing the bulkhead seal repair or ventilation system correction.
- Commission a pre purchase survey with specific attention to ignition compartment sealing (2052 TROPHY) and blower ventilation system integrity (WT 2DC WTSURF), even if remedy paperwork is provided.
- Contact Brunswick or an authorized dealer with the HIN to confirm current recall status and obtain remedy instructions if the boat remains unrepaired.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Brunswick Family Boat Co Inc had?
Brunswick Family Boat Co Inc has 2 federal safety recalls recorded with the U.S. Coast Guard, issued in 2003 and 2020, affecting 1,629 total units across Trophy and WTSURF model lines.
Which Brunswick Family Boat Co Inc models were recalled?
The 2052 TROPHY was recalled in 2003 for ignition protection and bulkhead sealing defects (807 units), and the WT 2DC WTSURF was recalled in 2020 for ventilation system issues (822 units).
What were the safety issues in Brunswick Family Boat Co Inc recalls?
Campaign 030096S addressed unsealed bulkheads that compromised ignition protection on Trophy models. Campaign 20SD0006 corrected ventilation system defects on WTSURF models that could allow fuel vapor accumulation.
How do I check if a used Brunswick Family Boat Co Inc boat was recalled and repaired?
Provide the hull identification number (HIN) to a Brunswick dealer or search the USCG recall database for campaigns 030096S and 20SD0006. Request remedy completion documentation from the seller showing authorized repair of the specific defect.