Glastron recalls
Glastron boats have 3 recall campaigns on record across 797 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Glastron Inc has three USCG recalls on record from 1995 to 1998, affecting 797 boats across multiple model lines. The campaigns address electrical shock hazards, flotation deficiencies, and fuel system cracks. Buyers should verify remedy completion and inspect these systems closely on any used Glastron from the mid 1990s.
All Glastron recalls
- ⚠ Recall
980055T4/10/1998ELECTRICAL AC GROUND; SHOCK HAZARD
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
960111S11/18/1996LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
950192T11/1/1995FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS; FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Glastron
- Cross reference your boat's HIN with the specific model years and hull numbers listed in each recall campaign to confirm whether your target boat was affected.
- Request documented proof from the seller that any applicable recall remedy was completed by an authorized Glastron service center.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the AC grounding system, flotation foam levels, and fuel fill fittings on any Glastron GS or SE series from 1995 to 1998.
- Contact Glastron or the USCG Recall Database directly with your HIN if the seller cannot produce remedy records for a boat built during the affected model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many Glastron boats were recalled?
Three campaigns recalled a total of 797 Glastron boats between 1995 and 1998, with the largest affecting 608 GS series models for fuel fill fitting cracks.
What was the most serious Glastron recall?
The 1998 electrical AC ground recall on GS 249 cruisers with Novatron panels posed a shock hazard to occupants, affecting 138 boats.
How do I check if a used Glastron was recalled?
Enter the HIN at the USCG Recall Database or contact Glastron with the hull number to determine if the boat falls within the affected model year and serial ranges for campaigns 980055T, 960111S, or 950192T.
Are 1990s Glastron boats safe to buy?
Glastron boats from this era are safe if the applicable recall remedies were completed and the boat passes a pre purchase survey confirming proper AC grounding, flotation, and fuel system integrity.