Design Concepts recalls
Design Concepts boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 35 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Design Concepts has one recorded USCG recall campaign, issued in November 1995 for fuel fill fitting cracks affecting 35 units across various models. The recall addressed a fuel system integrity issue that could allow fuel leakage. Buyers of used Design Concepts boats from this era should verify whether the remedy was completed.
All Design Concepts recalls
- ⚠ Recall
950146T11/1/1995FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS; FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Design Concepts
- Request the HIN and check with the USCG or a marine surveyor whether campaign 950146T applies to your boat
- Inspect the fuel fill fitting for cracks, corrosion, or signs of replacement during prepurchase survey
- Confirm the remedy was completed by requesting service records from the seller
- Have a qualified marine mechanic pressure test the fuel system if the boat was built in the mid 1990s
Frequently asked questions
How many Design Concepts boats have been recalled?
One USCG recall campaign from 1995 affected 35 Design Concepts boats for fuel fill fitting cracks.
What was the Design Concepts fuel fill fitting recall about?
Campaign 950146T addressed cracking in fuel fill fittings that could compromise fuel system integrity and allow leakage.
Should I worry about recalls when buying a used Design Concepts?
The single recall from 1995 was limited in scope. Verify the remedy was applied and have a surveyor inspect the fuel system on any boat from that era.
How do I know if my Design Concepts boat is part of the recall?
Cross reference your boat's HIN with USCG campaign 950146T or ask a marine surveyor to confirm whether your model and year were affected.