Excel Boat recalls
Excel Boat boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 299 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Excel Boat Co Llc has one USCG recall on record, issued in August 2016 for labeling defects affecting capacity plates and hull identification numbers on 299 units of the 1754SWV4 model. The recall addressed compliance markings required for legal operation and registration, not structural or mechanical failures. Buyers should verify that any Excel boat from this period has correct, legible capacity and HIN labels before purchase.
All Excel Boat recalls
- ⚠ Recall
15CG043S8/18/2016LABEL; CAPACITY; HULL ID NUMBER
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Excel Boat
- Check the HIN against the recall campaign number 15CG043S if the boat is a 1754SWV4 manufactured around 2016.
- Verify that the capacity plate is present, legible, and matches the HIN on the transom.
- Request documentation from the seller or dealer showing the labeling remedy was completed.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the HIN and capacity plate during the prepurchase survey to confirm compliance.
Frequently asked questions
How many Excel Boat Co boats have been recalled?
Excel Boat Co has one USCG recall on record, campaign 15CG043S from August 2016, affecting 299 units of the model 1754SWV4.
What was wrong with the recalled Excel boats?
The recall addressed incorrect or missing capacity labels and hull identification numbers, which are required by federal law for boat registration and safe loading limits.
Which Excel Boat Co models are affected by the recall?
Only the 1754SWV4 model is listed in the 2016 recall campaign. Other Excel models are not named in USCG recall records.
Should I avoid buying a used Excel Boat Co boat?
The single recall was a labeling issue, not a safety defect. Verify the HIN and capacity plate are correct and legible, especially on 1754SWV4 models from around 2016, and proceed if the remedy is confirmed.