Fish Rite Boats recalls
Fish Rite Boats boats have 3 recall campaigns on record across 20 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Fish Rite Boats has three federal safety campaigns on record spanning 2005 to 2020, affecting 20 units across the FISHMASTER 15, 16 foot ALUMINUM FISH, and SVW 15 models. The defects center on capacity labeling and flotation compliance, both critical to safe loading limits. A used buyer should verify whether their hull was part of these campaigns and confirm remedy completion before purchase.
All Fish Rite Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
18CG127S2/7/2020LABEL; CAPACITY; LABEL; CERTIFICATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
041026S12/29/2005BASIC FLOTATION; SAFE LOADING MAX PERS WT
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
19CG158S10/15/2019SAFE LOADING MAX WT; LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Fish Rite Boats
- Decode the HIN to determine your boat's model year and check it against the affected models and campaign dates above
- Contact Fish Rite Boats or the USCG to confirm whether your specific hull serial number was included in any campaign
- Request documentation proving the remedy was completed by an authorized dealer or the manufacturer
- Have a marine surveyor inspect flotation and capacity label compliance during your prepurchase survey
Frequently asked questions
How many Fish Rite Boats have been recalled?
Three federal campaigns have affected 20 units total across multiple models from 2005 to 2020.
What were the Fish Rite Boats recalls for?
Defects involved capacity labeling, certification compliance, and flotation systems that affect safe loading limits.
Should I avoid buying a used Fish Rite Boats?
Not necessarily. Verify whether your specific hull was affected and confirm the remedy was completed before purchase.
How do I check if my Fish Rite Boats was recalled?
Decode the HIN to identify the model and year, then cross reference with the campaign details listed above or contact the manufacturer directly.