Famous Craft recalls
Famous Craft boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 59 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Famous Craft Inc has 2 USCG safety recalls on record, issued between 2004 and 2005, affecting 59 boats across two model lines. The campaigns addressed a maximum weight capacity defect on the 1600 BASIC FLATS and a ventilation defect on the 24 FLOTILLA. Both defects were remedied over a decade ago, but buyers should confirm remedy completion by HIN before purchase.
All Famous Craft recalls
- ⚠ Recall
021089S2/17/2004MAX WIGHT
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
05R1060S11/28/2005VENTILATION; VENTILATION
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What to check before you buy a used Famous Craft
- Request the hull identification number from the seller and verify the boat is not listed as an open recall on the USCG recall database.
- If the boat is a 1600 BASIC FLATS or 24 FLOTILLA built between 2003 and 2005, ask the seller for documentation proving the recall remedy was completed.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect weight capacity placards on any 1600 BASIC FLATS to confirm proper labeling.
- Check ventilation systems and blower operation on any 24 FLOTILLA model as part of your pre purchase survey.
Frequently asked questions
How many Famous Craft Inc boats have been recalled?
59 Famous Craft Inc boats were recalled across 2 USCG campaigns, the most recent in 2005. The recalls affected the 1600 BASIC FLATS and 24 FLOTILLA models.
What was wrong with the Famous Craft Inc 1600 BASIC FLATS?
The 1600 BASIC FLATS had a maximum weight capacity defect, recalled in February 2004 affecting 40 units. Buyers should verify the remedy was completed before purchasing any used example.
What was the ventilation recall on the Famous Craft Inc 24 FLOTILLA?
The 24 FLOTILLA had a ventilation defect, recalled in November 2005 affecting 19 units. Proper ventilation is critical for gasoline vapor safety, so confirm remedy completion by HIN.
Should I avoid buying a used Famous Craft Inc boat because of recalls?
No, both recalls are over 20 years old and remedies were straightforward. Verify remedy completion via the seller or a USCG recall lookup by HIN, then proceed with a standard marine survey.