Custom Fiberglass recalls
Custom Fiberglass boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 12 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Custom Fiberglass has one recall on record with the U.S. Coast Guard, campaign 810042S from April 1981 affecting flotation on the 7 foot SCAMP model. Twelve units were involved in this single action more than four decades ago. For buyers considering a used Custom Fiberglass today, the recall footprint is narrow and dates to the early years of federal boat defect reporting.
All Custom Fiberglass recalls
- ⚠ Recall
810042S4/1/1981FLOTATION-
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Custom Fiberglass
- Confirm the hull identification number (HIN) of any Custom Fiberglass you are considering against the affected model and year range
- If the boat is a 7 foot SCAMP from the early 1980s era, verify with the seller that the flotation remedy was completed
- Request documentation of any recall work or have a marine surveyor inspect flotation foam condition during the prepurchase survey
- Check the hull for a USCG compliance label or manufacturer remedy sticker that may confirm corrective action
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does Custom Fiberglass have
Custom Fiberglass has one recall on file with the Coast Guard, campaign 810042S issued in April 1981 for a flotation defect on 12 units of the 7 foot SCAMP model.
What Custom Fiberglass models were recalled
Only the 7 foot SCAMP model appears in the Coast Guard recall database for Custom Fiberglass. The 1981 campaign addressed a flotation issue affecting 12 boats.
Should I be concerned about buying a used Custom Fiberglass boat
The single recall from 1981 involved a very small number of boats and a specific small model. If you are not buying a 7 foot SCAMP from that era, the recall history does not present a pattern of defects, though a prepurchase survey is always recommended.
What was wrong with the Custom Fiberglass SCAMP flotation
The Coast Guard campaign 810042S in 1981 flagged a flotation defect on the 7 foot SCAMP, though the remedy details are not published in the summary record. Any remaining boat from that batch should be surveyed for flotation foam integrity.