Champion Bassboat recalls
Champion Bassboat boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 172 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Champion Bassboat has one USCG recall on record: campaign 800008S issued in January 1980 for flotation and sinking issues affecting 172 units of the 17FT BASSBOAT model. A factory audit was completed in October 1981 to verify remedies. Buyers considering a used Champion Bassboat should determine whether their target boat was part of this campaign and if so, whether the remedy was completed.
All Champion Bassboat recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800008S1/1/1980FLOTATION/SINKING; FACTORY AUDIT 10/21/81
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Champion Bassboat
- Decode the Hull Identification Number to confirm the model and manufacturing date of the boat
- Compare the decoded information against recall 800008S specifications (17FT BASSBOAT model from the 1980 campaign) to determine if your boat was affected
- Request documentation proving the flotation remedy was completed if the boat matches the recalled model
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the flotation system during prepurchase survey, with particular attention to foam condition and water intrusion
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Champion Bassboat had?
Champion Bassboat has one documented USCG recall: campaign 800008S from January 1980, which covered 172 units of the 17FT BASSBOAT model for flotation and sinking concerns.
What Champion Bassboat models were recalled?
Recall 800008S specifically affected the 17FT BASSBOAT model, with 172 total units involved. The factory audit to verify remedies was completed in October 1981.
Is it safe to buy a used Champion Bassboat?
If considering a 17 foot Champion Bassboat from the era of the 1980 recall, confirm the flotation remedy was completed and have the flotation system inspected by a marine surveyor. No other USCG recalls are documented for Champion Bassboat.
How can I tell if my Champion Bassboat was recalled?
Decode the Hull Identification Number to get the model details, then compare against recall 800008S (17FT BASSBOAT model, 172 units affected in 1980 campaign) and contact the builder or a marine surveyor for verification.