Duffield Electric Boat recalls
Duffield Electric Boat boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 90 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Duffield Electric Boat Co (manufacturing as Duffy Electric Boats) has one USCG safety recall on record, issued in February 1994 for an electrical wiring harness defect affecting 90 boats. The campaign is over three decades old, and any affected boat still in service should have had the remedy completed long ago. Buyers should confirm remedy completion by Hull Identification Number before purchase.
All Duffield Electric Boat recalls
- ⚠ Recall
940016T2/24/1994ELECT WIRING HARNESS
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Duffield Electric Boat
- Verify the HIN and check whether the boat falls within the 90 units affected by recall 940016T from 1994
- Request documentation proving the electrical wiring harness remedy was completed, or have a marine electrician inspect the wiring system
- If the seller cannot prove remedy completion, budget for a professional electrical inspection before closing
- Ask your surveyor to specifically examine the main wiring harness for signs of age, corrosion, or improper repair
Frequently asked questions
How many Duffield Electric Boat Co boats have been recalled?
The USCG database shows one recall affecting 90 Duffy Electric Boats in 1994 for an electrical wiring harness defect. No other recalls are on record for this builder.
What was recalled on Duffy Electric Boats?
Campaign 940016T in February 1994 covered a defective electrical wiring harness. The recall applied to 90 boats and should have been remedied within the first year of the campaign.
Should I worry about a 1994 Duffy Electric Boat recall when buying used?
The recall is over 30 years old, so any affected boat should have been remedied by now. Confirm remedy completion with the HIN and have a marine electrician inspect the wiring before purchase.
How do I check if a used Duffy Electric Boat was recalled?
Provide the HIN to the USCG Recall Query or contact Duffield Electric Boat Co directly. If the boat was part of the 90 unit batch from the 1994 campaign, verify the wiring harness was replaced.