Cimmarron Boats recalls
Cimmarron Boats boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 15 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Cimmarron Boats has one recall on record with the U.S. Coast Guard, issued in April 1980 for safe powering and level flotation defects on the 500C Runabout model. The campaign affected 15 units and addressed compliance with federal safety standards for hull identification and flotation. Given the age of this recall, it has limited relevance to most used boat buyers today, but anyone considering a 1970s era Cimmarron 500C should verify remedy completion.
All Cimmarron Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800096S4/4/1980SAFE POWERING HIN; LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Cimmarron Boats
- Check the hull identification number (HIN) on any 500C Runabout to confirm build year and whether it falls within the 15 unit batch affected by recall 800096S.
- Request documentation from the seller showing that safe powering labeling and level flotation remedy work was completed, or confirm absence of this model from your search.
- For any Cimmarron boat built before 1985, hire a marine surveyor to inspect flotation foam condition and verify current compliance with safe powering guidelines.
- Cross reference the HIN with USCG records or contact the current manufacturer successor (if any) to confirm recall status and remedy availability.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Cimmarron Boats had?
Cimmarron Boats has one recall on record with the U.S. Coast Guard, issued in 1980 for the 500C Runabout model affecting 15 units.
What was the 1980 Cimmarron Boats recall about?
Recall 800096S addressed safe powering hull identification and level flotation defects on the 500C Runabout. The campaign ensured compliance with federal safety standards for flotation and capacity labeling.
How do I know if my Cimmarron boat was recalled?
Check your hull identification number (HIN) against the 500C Runabout model built around 1980. Only 15 units were affected, so most Cimmarron boats fall outside this campaign.
Should I be concerned about a 1980 recall when buying a used Cimmarron boat today?
A recall from 1980 has minimal impact on a 2026 purchase unless you are specifically buying a 500C Runabout from that era. For those models, verify remedy completion or budget for a surveyor to inspect flotation and labeling compliance.