Crusader Boats recalls
Crusader Boats boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 37 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Crusader Boats has 2 USCG recalls on record, both from the early 1980s affecting a total of 37 units. The campaigns addressed flotation compliance and capacity labeling on small Micro Pantera and Micro Pan models. For buyers considering a used Crusader from this era, confirming remedy completion is prudent, though the limited scope and age of these recalls suggest minimal ongoing risk.
All Crusader Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
820023S3/11/1982LEVEL FLOTATION
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800246S10/10/1980CAPACITY LABEL
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What to check before you buy a used Crusader Boats
- Decode the HIN to confirm the model year and check if your boat matches the affected 12FTO/B MICRO PAN or MICRO PANTERA models from 1980 to 1982.
- Contact the seller or previous owner to verify whether the flotation or capacity label remedy was completed at the time of the recall.
- Request a marine survey that specifically inspects flotation integrity and confirms the capacity plate is present and legible.
- Weigh the recall history against the boat's overall age, condition, and maintenance records, as 40 plus year old small boats often present broader structural concerns beyond these narrow campaigns.
Frequently asked questions
How many Crusader Boats recalls are there?
There are 2 USCG recalls for Crusader Boats, both issued in the early 1980s and affecting 37 units total across Micro Pantera and Micro Pan models.
Which Crusader Boats models were recalled?
The 12FTO/B MICRO PAN was recalled in 1982 for flotation issues (21 units), and the MICRO PANTERA was recalled in 1980 for capacity label compliance (16 units).
What were the Crusader Boats recall issues?
The 1982 campaign addressed level flotation requirements, while the 1980 campaign corrected missing or incorrect capacity labeling required by Coast Guard regulations.
Should I worry about a Crusader Boats recall when buying used?
The recalls are over 40 years old and affected fewer than 40 small boats total. Verify the HIN and confirm remedy completion, but focus your due diligence on the broader age related condition of any 1980s era hull.