Challenger Boats recalls
Challenger Boats boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 8 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Challenger Boats has one recorded USCG recall in federal databases, a 1998 campaign affecting 8 units of the 1740 BASS model for incorrect safe load capacity labeling. The issue involved errors in both maximum persons weight and maximum total weight specifications on the capacity plate. For buyers considering a used Challenger Boats from that era, verifying the remedy was applied is straightforward given the small number of affected hulls.
All Challenger Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
941331S3/18/1998SAFE LOAD: PERS WT; SAFE LOAD: MAX WT
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Challenger Boats
- Request the hull identification number and cross reference it against USCG recall 941331S if the boat is a 1740 BASS built around 1998
- Inspect the capacity plate on any 1740 BASS for accurate safe load specifications, or ask the seller to confirm the corrected plate was installed
- Contact the seller or previous owner to verify whether the recall remedy was completed, as the campaign involved only 8 units
- Consider a marine survey for any used boat purchase to verify current condition and identify safety concerns beyond historical recalls
Frequently asked questions
How many Challenger Boats have been recalled?
One recall campaign is recorded in USCG databases, affecting 8 units of the 1740 BASS model in 1998 for safe load capacity labeling errors.
What was wrong with the recalled Challenger Boats?
The 1998 recall addressed incorrect safe load specifications on the capacity plate, including errors in both maximum persons weight and maximum total weight.
Should I avoid buying a Challenger Boats 1740 BASS?
The recall affected only 8 units and involved a correctable labeling issue. Verify the remedy was applied by inspecting the capacity plate or confirming the corrected plate installation with the seller.
Are newer Challenger Boats models affected by recalls?
No additional recalls appear in federal databases beyond the single 1998 campaign affecting the 1740 BASS model.