Hatteras Yachts Div recalls
Hatteras Yachts Div boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 171 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Hatteras Yachts Div has one USCG recall on record, campaign 820147T from November 1982, addressing a brass connector in the generator exhaust system on 171 units of 48 to 60 foot models. The recall is over four decades old, so most affected vessels will have had the remedy applied by now, but buyers of older Hatteras models in this size range should still verify repair completion. This single campaign does not indicate a pattern of defects, but due diligence on any 1980s era Hatteras remains essential.
All Hatteras Yachts Div recalls
- ⚠ Recall
820147T11/17/1982BRASS CONNCT'R IN GEN EXH
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Hatteras Yachts Div
- Decode the HIN to confirm the model year and check if the boat falls within the 48 to 60 foot range affected by the 1982 generator exhaust recall.
- Request documentation from the seller showing the recall remedy was completed, or contact a Hatteras dealer with the HIN to verify repair status.
- Have a surveyor inspect the generator exhaust fittings and connections during the prepurchase survey, regardless of recall status.
- If the recall was never addressed, budget for immediate repair of the brass connector or complete exhaust system replacement as a condition of sale.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does Hatteras Yachts Div have?
Hatteras Yachts Div has one USCG recall on record, campaign 820147T from November 1982, affecting 171 units of 48 to 60 foot models for a generator exhaust component.
Does the 1982 Hatteras recall affect all models?
No, the recall only applies to Hatteras models between 48 and 60 feet built around the 1982 period. Smaller models and vessels built outside this timeframe are not included in the campaign.
Should I avoid buying a Hatteras because of this recall?
Not necessarily. The single recall from 1982 is isolated and over 40 years old, so most affected boats have been repaired. Verify the remedy was applied and have a surveyor inspect the exhaust system before purchase.
How do I know if a used Hatteras I'm buying had the recall fixed?
Decode the HIN to confirm the model year and size, then ask the seller for recall remedy documentation or contact a Hatteras dealer with the HIN to check repair records. A surveyor can also inspect the generator exhaust fittings to confirm proper installation.