Galaxie Boats Of California recalls
Galaxie Boats Of California boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 9 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Galaxie Boats Of California has one recorded USCG recall on file, issued in January 2000 for a fuel anti siphon valve defect affecting 9 units of the LX 21 model. The issue involved the fuel system, a safety critical component that prevents fuel line backflow. For used buyers today, the primary concern is verifying whether the remedy was completed on your specific hull, as incomplete fuel system repairs can pose fire risk.
All Galaxie Boats Of California recalls
- ⚠ Recall
000017S1/27/2000FUEL - ANTI SIPHON VALVE
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Galaxie Boats Of California
- Contact the current owner or dealer and request documentation proving the fuel anti siphon valve recall remedy was completed on your specific hull identification number
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the fuel system during prepurchase survey, specifically the anti siphon valve installation and fuel line routing
- If buying a 2000 era LX 21, cross reference your HIN against the recall campaign 000017S to confirm whether your hull was part of the affected batch
- Request maintenance records showing any fuel system work, as proper remediation should be documented in the service history
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Galaxie Boats Of California had?
Galaxie Boats Of California has one recorded USCG recall, issued January 27, 2000, affecting 9 units of the LX 21 model for a fuel anti siphon valve defect.
What was the Galaxie Boats recall about?
The recall involved a fuel anti siphon valve defect in the LX 21 model. Anti siphon valves prevent fuel from flowing backward in the fuel line, and a defective valve can create fire hazard.
Which Galaxie boat models were recalled?
Only the LX 21 model was affected by the 2000 fuel system recall. 9 units were included in campaign 000017S.
Should I avoid buying a used Galaxie Boats Of California?
A single recall from 2000 affecting 9 units is a limited safety event. Verify the remedy was completed on your specific hull and have the fuel system inspected during survey, but this recall history should not disqualify the brand from consideration.