Four Winns Omc recalls
Four Winns Omc boats have 3 recall campaigns on record across 13,597 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Four Winns boats manufactured between 1994 and 1997 were subject to three USCG recall campaigns affecting approximately 13,600 units. The largest campaign involved fuel fill fitting cracks on four model lines, a defect that posed fire risk. Used buyers should verify remedy completion for any affected model year and inspect fuel system integrity regardless of official recall status.
All Four Winns Omc recalls
- ⚠ Recall
970092T8/11/1997ENGINE COMP. VENTILATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
940134T5/26/1994ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
950226T11/1/1995FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS; FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Four Winns Omc
- Decode the HIN to confirm your boat's model year and check whether it falls within the affected production windows for the 1994, 1995, or 1997 campaigns.
- Request documentation from the seller proving the recall remedy was completed, or contact Four Winns with the HIN to verify remedy status in their records.
- Have a surveyor inspect the engine compartment ventilation system, electrical wiring, and fuel fill fittings even if the recall was marked complete, as age may introduce new failures.
- Budget for replacement of original fuel system components on any 1990s era Four Winns, as fuel fill fittings and hoses deteriorate over time independent of recall remedy.
Frequently asked questions
How many Four Winns boats were recalled?
Three campaigns between 1994 and 1997 affected approximately 13,600 units total, with the largest campaign in 1995 covering 8,550 boats across four model lines for fuel fill fitting cracks.
Which Four Winns models were recalled?
The 278 Vista (1994 electrical), 170H/190H/192/200H (1995 fuel fittings), and 238/258 Vista (1997 ventilation) were subject to USCG campaigns. Verify your specific hull number against official records.
What were the safety issues in Four Winns recalls?
Fuel fill fitting cracks (fire hazard), electrical system defects (potential ignition source), and inadequate engine compartment ventilation (explosion risk from fuel vapor accumulation) were the documented defects.
How do I know if the recall was fixed on a used Four Winns?
Contact Four Winns or the current brand owner with the hull identification number to request remedy verification records. A pre purchase survey should independently confirm the condition of affected systems regardless of official remedy status.