Cheetah Boat recalls
Cheetah Boat boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 13 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Cheetah Boat Mfg has 2 USCG recalls on record, covering 13 units across two model lines: flotation, fuel system, and ventilation defects in the Cheetah 20 (12 units, 1993) and certification issues in the Wildcat inboard (1 unit). These campaigns addressed safety critical systems, so any used Cheetah buyer must verify remedy completion before purchase. The small production volume limits exposure, but both recalls touch fundamental compliance areas.
All Cheetah Boat recalls
- ⚠ Recall
930204S11/23/1993FLOTATION/LABEL CAPACITY; FUEL CLAMPS & GROUNDING
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
18R5918SVENTILATION; LABEL; CERTIFICATION
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What to check before you buy a used Cheetah Boat
- Decode the HIN and cross reference the model year against the 1993 Cheetah 20 and Wildcat inboard recall windows
- Inspect flotation foam condition, fuel line clamps, bonding wire integrity, and blower ventilation routing on any pre 1994 Cheetah
- Request documentation proving the original owner or a dealer completed the recall remedy, or budget for a surveyor to verify the fix
- Walk away from any Cheetah 20 or Wildcat that shows fuel weeping at clamps, inadequate ventilation ducting, or missing capacity labels without a deep pre purchase survey
Frequently asked questions
How many Cheetah Boat Mfg boats have been recalled?
13 units across 2 USCG campaigns: 12 units of the Cheetah 20 in 1993 for flotation and fuel defects, and 1 Wildcat inboard for ventilation and certification issues.
What were the Cheetah Boat Mfg recalls for?
The 1993 campaign addressed flotation labeling, fuel clamp failures, and electrical grounding on the Cheetah 20. The Wildcat recall covered engine ventilation, capacity labeling, and USCG certification compliance.
Should I buy a used Cheetah 20 with the 1993 recall?
Only if the seller provides proof the flotation, fuel, and grounding fixes were completed, or a current marine survey confirms the boat now meets USCG standards. Unremedied fuel and flotation defects are deal breakers.
How do I check if a Cheetah boat was part of a recall?
Decode the HIN to identify the model year and hull number, then compare against the 1993 Cheetah 20 (19 foot 5 inch I/O and OB models) and Wildcat inboard campaigns. Your surveyor or the USCG recall database can confirm by serial range.