Four Winns recalls
Four Winns boats have 5 recall campaigns on record across 2,849 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Four Winns Inc has five USCG safety campaigns on record between 1992 and 2003, affecting roughly 2,850 boats total. The largest involved fuel tank leaks in 180 Freedom and 190 Horizon models (2,397 units, 1994), while others addressed flotation deficiencies, fuel fill lines, battery terminals, and carbon monoxide intrusion in the cabin head compartment. Used buyers should confirm remedy completion for any affected model and year.
All Four Winns recalls
- ⚠ Recall
920422S9/23/1992FLOTATION NOT SUFFICIENT
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
030133S8/19/2003FUEL FILL LINE
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
940120T5/2/1994FUEL TANK PSSIBLE LEAK
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
940122T5/10/1994NON IGN PROTECT BATT TERM
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
920420T11/5/1992CO INTRUSION; CO IN HEAD VIA VENT
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Four Winns
- Cross reference your HIN against the five campaigns above to confirm whether your hull was included in a recall population.
- If your boat matches a recalled model and year, request documented proof from the seller that the manufacturer remedy was completed.
- Pay particular attention to fuel system integrity on 180 Freedom, 190 Horizon, 37 Excalibur, and 47 Excalibur models from the early 1990s and early 2000s.
- If buying a 315 Vista or 325 Express from 1992, verify that the head compartment ventilation issue was corrected and consider installing a carbon monoxide detector regardless.
Frequently asked questions
Which Four Winns models were recalled?
Five model lines appear in USCG campaigns: 207 Quest (flotation, 1992), 180 Freedom and 190 Horizon (fuel tank, 1994), Four Winns Fling (battery terminals, 1994), 37 and 47 Excalibur (fuel fill line, 2003), and 315 Vista and 325 Express (carbon monoxide intrusion, 1992).
What was the most serious Four Winns recall?
The 1994 fuel tank leak campaign (180 Freedom and 190 Horizon) affected the most units at 2,397 boats, while the 1992 carbon monoxide intrusion issue in 315 Vista and 325 Express models posed the highest immediate safety risk to occupants.
How do I check if my Four Winns boat was recalled?
Decode your hull identification number to determine model year and series, then compare against the five campaigns listed above. If your boat falls within a recalled model and production window, contact a Four Winns dealer or the USCG Recall Database with your full HIN to confirm inclusion and remedy status.
Were all Four Winns recalls fixed?
USCG records do not track individual remedy completion rates. You must independently verify that any applicable recall work was performed on the specific hull you are considering, ideally with documentation from an authorized Four Winns service center or the original owner.