Hewes Marine recalls
Hewes Marine boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 21 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Hewes Marine Corp Inc has one documented USCG recall in its history: campaign 820011S from January 1981, affecting 21 units of their 14 foot River Runner model. This single defect recall occurred over four decades ago and represents a limited safety issue confined to one model year and design. For buyers considering used Hewes boats from this era, verifying remedy completion is standard due diligence, but the brand's overall recall record is minimal.
All Hewes Marine recalls
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820011S1/22/1981
What to check before you buy a used Hewes Marine
- Decode the HIN to confirm the model year and whether the boat falls within the affected 1981 14 foot River Runner production run
- Request documentation from the seller showing that recall 820011S was remedied, or contact the manufacturer or a Hewes dealer to verify remedy status by HIN
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the specific systems or components cited in the original recall bulletin, especially if remedy completion cannot be confirmed
- Recognize that a single recall from 1981 does not indicate systemic quality issues, but treat any unresolved safety defect as a negotiating point or reason to walk away
Frequently asked questions
How many Hewes Marine Corp Inc boats have been recalled?
One USCG recall campaign (820011S) is documented for Hewes Marine Corp Inc, issued in January 1981 and affecting 21 units of the 14 foot River Runner model.
What was the recall for on Hewes boats?
Campaign 820011S cited a defect on the 14 foot River Runner. Specific details of the defect are documented in the original USCG bulletin, and buyers should verify whether the remedy was applied to any 1981 River Runner under consideration.
Should I avoid buying a used Hewes boat because of recalls?
A single recall from over 40 years ago does not indicate a pattern. Verify remedy completion for any 1981 14 foot River Runner, but Hewes boats from other years and models are unaffected by this campaign.
How do I check if a Hewes boat I want to buy was part of the recall?
Decode the HIN to confirm the model and year. If it is a 14 foot River Runner manufactured in 1981, contact the manufacturer or a marine surveyor to verify whether the recall remedy was completed for that specific hull.