Four Sons recalls
Four Sons boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 3 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Four Sons has one documented USCG recall campaign on record, affecting 3 units of the COASTAL SKIFF 184 model in December 2017. The campaign addressed a safe loading capacity plate issue, a regulatory compliance matter rather than a structural defect. For used buyers, this limited recall history suggests relatively low federal safety intervention, though the small production volume makes statistical comparison difficult.
All Four Sons recalls
- ⚠ Recall
17CG113S12/11/2017SAFE LOADING MAX WT
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Four Sons
- Request the hull identification number and cross reference it against USCG campaign 17CG113S if considering a COASTAL SKIFF 184 from 2017 or earlier.
- Verify that a compliant safe loading capacity plate is affixed and legible, as this was the subject of the recall remedy.
- Ask the seller for documentation that the recall remedy was completed if the boat falls within the affected population.
- Commission a pre purchase marine survey to assess overall condition independent of recall status, as small builders often have limited quality control infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
How many Four Sons boats have been recalled?
One USCG recall campaign has been issued for Four Sons boats, affecting 3 units of the COASTAL SKIFF 184 model in 2017. This is a low absolute number, though Four Sons is a small volume builder.
Which Four Sons models were recalled?
Only the COASTAL SKIFF 184 model appears in USCG recall records, under campaign 17CG113S issued in December 2017.
What was the Four Sons recall for?
The 2017 campaign addressed a safe loading maximum weight capacity plate issue, a federal labeling requirement. This is a compliance matter rather than a structural or mechanical defect.
Should I avoid a used Four Sons COASTAL SKIFF 184 because of the recall?
The recall affects only 3 boats and involved a correctable capacity plate issue. Verify the remedy was completed and prioritize a thorough survey over recall status alone.