Godfrey Marine recalls
Godfrey Marine boats have 6 recall campaigns on record across 1,521 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Godfrey Marine Company has 6 USCG recall campaigns on record spanning 1994 to 2020, affecting primarily 1990s models. The largest campaign involved fuel fill fitting cracks on 979 units in 1995, while other recalls addressed ventilation defects, ignition protection, and labeling. Most affected boats are now 15 to 30 years old, and remedies should have been completed during initial dealer service.
All Godfrey Marine recalls
- ⚠ Recall
20SD00219/2/2020Conductors passing throug
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
940207T9/2/1994NON IGN PROTECTED DEVICE
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
940042S6/1/1994LABEL NO BLOWER WARNING
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
07R2593S12/30/2007VENTILATION; HULL ID NUMBER
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
950171T11/1/1995FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS; FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
110041T10/7/2011VENTILATION
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Godfrey Marine
- Decode the HIN to identify build year and model, then cross reference against the six campaigns listed above
- Request remedy completion documentation from the seller, particularly for 1995 to 2007 model years where fuel and ventilation defects were most common
- Inspect fuel fill fittings for cracks on any Godfrey built in the mid 1990s, regardless of claimed repair status
- Verify blower warning labels are present on 1994 Fun Deck models and that ventilation systems function on SD 2400 and SS 188 IO hulls
Frequently asked questions
What was the largest Godfrey Marine recall?
The 1995 fuel fill fitting campaign (950171T) covered 979 units across various models due to cracking fittings that posed a fuel leak and fire risk.
Are Godfrey boats from the 1990s safe to buy?
Most 1990s Godfrey recalls involved correctable fuel system and ventilation defects. Confirm remedy completion and inspect the specific components flagged in campaigns 940207T, 940042S, and 950171T before purchase.
How do I check if a specific Godfrey boat was recalled?
Match the HIN prefix and model year to the campaigns above, focusing on Fun Deck, SD 2400, and SS 188 IO models. USCG SaferBoat.gov provides campaign lookup by HIN for verification.
Do newer Godfrey boats have recall issues?
Only one campaign appears post 2010, affecting 64 units of the SS 188 IO for ventilation in 2011. The 2020 campaign (20SD0021) lists zero affected units and appears administrative.