Hunter Marine recalls
Hunter Marine boats have 7 recall campaigns on record across 2,280 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Hunter Marine Corp issued 7 USCG safety recalls between 1993 and 2006, affecting approximately 2,280 boats across multiple model lines. The largest campaign (060053T in 2006) covered 1,650 units for thru hull ball valve failures, a critical below the waterline defect. Other campaigns addressed structural failures (chain plates, rudder heads, stemball fittings), electrical shock hazards, and fuel tank corrosion.
All Hunter Marine recalls
- ⚠ Recall
010135T8/20/2001CHAIN PLATE FAILURE
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
060053T8/12/2006THRU HULL BALL VALVE
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
980127T7/31/1998RUDDER HEAD ASSEMBLY
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
930114T7/2/1993STEMBALL EYE FITTING
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
000109T6/8/2000FUEL TANK - CORROSION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
000083T5/26/2000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGN
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
960033T4/16/1996ELECTRICAL - SHOCK HAZARD
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Hunter Marine
- Cross reference your target boat's HIN and model year against the seven campaign numbers listed above to determine applicability
- Request documentation from the seller proving the recall remedy was completed by an authorized dealer or qualified marine technician
- Pay particular attention to 060053T (thru hull valves) and the two electrical campaigns (960033T, 000083T), as these present immediate safety risks
- Commission a marine survey that specifically inspects the systems affected by recalls, even if remedy documentation exists
Frequently asked questions
Which Hunter Marine Corp recall affected the most boats?
Campaign 060053T issued in August 2006 for thru hull ball valve failures affected 1,650 units across various models, making it the largest recall in the builder's history.
Do these recalls still matter for a Hunter I'm buying today?
Yes. Unremedied structural and through hull defects do not age out, and many owners never completed the fixes despite the safety risk.
How do I know if a specific Hunter model was recalled?
Check your model against the affected list: P420, P450, H410, H460, H280, Passage 42, Alura 35, and 170 Daysailer. The 2006 thru hull valve campaign (060053T) covered various models not specifically named.
What should I do if the seller has no recall remedy records?
Assume the work was never done. Factor the cost of inspection and repair into your offer, or require the seller to complete the remedy before closing.