Crusader Custom Boats recalls
Crusader Custom Boats boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 26 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Crusader Custom Boats has one USCG safety recall on record, issued in September 1981 for 26 units of the MICRO MINI CRUISER model. The campaign addressed safe powering and level flotation compliance, both foundational stability and capacity requirements. Buyers considering a used Crusader Custom Boats from this era should verify remedy completion before purchase.
All Crusader Custom Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
810123S9/21/1981SAFE POWERING; LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Crusader Custom Boats
- Check the hull identification number against recall campaign 810123S to confirm whether your boat was affected
- Request documentation from the seller proving the safe powering and flotation remedy was completed
- Have a marine surveyor verify current flotation foam condition and capacity plate accuracy during prepurchase inspection
- Contact the builder or a certified marine mechanic if remedy status is unknown or documentation is missing
Frequently asked questions
What boats were recalled by Crusader Custom Boats?
The single recall, campaign 810123S from September 1981, affected 26 units of the MICRO MINI CRUISER model for safe powering and level flotation deficiencies.
Is a 1981 Crusader Custom Boats safe to buy?
Verify that campaign 810123S was remedied if the boat is a MICRO MINI CRUISER from that production year. A marine survey confirming current flotation integrity and correct capacity plating is essential regardless of recall status.
How do I check if my Crusader Custom Boats was recalled?
Cross reference your hull identification number with USCG recall campaign 810123S. The recall applied only to the MICRO MINI CRUISER model built around 1981.
What was wrong with the recalled Crusader Custom Boats?
The boats failed to meet safe powering standards and level flotation requirements, meaning the capacity rating or foam flotation was inadequate for regulatory compliance. Both deficiencies affect stability and survivability if swamped.