Crownline Boats recalls
Crownline Boats boats have 4 recall campaigns on record across 10,489 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Crownline Boats Inc has four USCG safety recalls on record between 2000 and 2008, affecting approximately 10,489 units. The largest campaign addressed fuel tank sending units across various models (7,946 boats), while two separate recalls targeted electrical grounding and system defects. Buyers should verify remedy completion for any Crownline built during this period, particularly 2004 models that appear in multiple campaigns.
All Crownline Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
040106T9/27/2004MERCURY SHIFTER
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
080024S6/27/2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
040071S6/15/2004ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
000217T10/12/2000FUEL TANK - SENDING UNIT
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Crownline Boats
- Decode the HIN to confirm the model year and check it against the affected years (2000 to 2008)
- Contact Crownline or a dealer with the HIN to verify whether recall remedies were completed
- Hire a marine surveyor to inspect electrical grounding, fuel system components, and shifter operation on pre 2009 models
- Request documentation of any recall work from the seller before closing the sale
Frequently asked questions
Which Crownline models were recalled?
Four campaigns affected various models including the 208LX, 208BR, 210LX, 216, and 230DB, plus unspecified models in the fuel tank and 2008 electrical recalls. The 2000 fuel tank sending unit campaign was the broadest, covering 7,946 units.
What were the most common Crownline recall issues?
Electrical defects led two separate recalls (grounding in 2004 affecting 1,291 boats, and a system issue in 2008 affecting 835 boats). The largest single campaign addressed fuel tank sending units in 2000.
Should I avoid buying a used Crownline because of recalls?
No, but verify remedy completion for boats built 2000 to 2008. Recalls indicate the manufacturer identified and addressed safety defects; the risk lies in buying a boat where the fix was never performed.
How do I check if a specific Crownline had recall work done?
Provide the hull identification number (HIN) to a Crownline dealer or the manufacturer. They can cross reference it against campaign records and confirm whether remedies were applied.