Invader recalls
Invader boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 31 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Invader Corporation has one recorded Coast Guard recall, campaign 800238S issued in October 1980, affecting 31 units of the 15 foot INVADER model. The recall addressed capacity plate format and level flotation deficiencies, both baseline safety compliance issues. Given the age of this campaign, most affected boats have likely been remedied or are no longer in service, but buyers of any 1980 era 15 foot Invader should verify remedy status by HIN.
All Invader recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800238S10/10/1980CAPACITY PLATE FORMAT; LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Invader
- Cross reference your target boat's HIN with the affected model and year to confirm whether it was part of the 1980 recall campaign.
- Request documentation from the seller showing the capacity plate and flotation remedy was completed, or assume it was not.
- Inspect the capacity plate for proper format and legibility, and verify foam flotation is intact and meets CFR standards if the boat falls within the affected range.
- Consider a pre purchase survey by a marine surveyor to assess hull integrity and compliance with flotation requirements, especially for any Invader built around 1980.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Invader Corporation had?
Invader Corporation has one recorded Coast Guard recall, campaign 800238S from October 1980, covering 31 units of the 15 foot INVADER model for capacity plate format and level flotation issues.
What Invader boat models were recalled?
Only the 15 foot INVADER model was affected by the 1980 recall. The campaign covered 31 units manufactured around that time.
What were the safety issues in the Invader recall?
The 1980 recall addressed capacity plate format deficiencies and level flotation compliance failures, both of which relate to baseline Coast Guard safety standards for small boats.
Should I avoid buying a used Invader boat because of the recall?
The single recall is over 45 years old and affected only 31 units of one model. Most affected boats have been remedied or are out of service, but verify remedy completion and inspect the capacity plate and flotation if you are considering a 1980 era 15 foot Invader.