Lange Fiberglass recalls
Lange Fiberglass boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 5 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Lange Fiberglass has one USCG recall on record, campaign 800239S from October 1980, affecting 5 MAVERICK 17 units for safe powering and loading compliance. The issue involved incorrect or missing capacity information that could lead to overloading or overpowering the vessel. For used buyers today, this is a minor concern limited to a specific model from over 40 years ago, but verifying capacity plate data remains good practice on any boat.
All Lange Fiberglass recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800239S10/10/1980SAFE POWERING; SAFE LOADING
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Lange Fiberglass
- Check if the boat is a MAVERICK 17 built around 1980 and decode the HIN to confirm the model year
- Inspect the capacity plate for legibility and verify that maximum person capacity, weight capacity, and horsepower limits are present
- Compare stated engine horsepower to the capacity plate maximum and confirm the installation matches safe powering guidelines
- Commission a marine survey before purchase to validate all safety labeling and structural integrity
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Lange Fiberglass had?
Lange Fiberglass has one USCG recall on record, campaign 800239S from October 1980, affecting 5 MAVERICK 17 boats for safe powering and loading compliance.
What was wrong with the recalled Lange Fiberglass boats?
The recall addressed safe powering and safe loading issues, meaning the boats had incorrect or missing capacity plate information that could result in overloading or exceeding safe horsepower limits.
Does the 1980 Lange Fiberglass recall affect boats for sale today?
The recall is limited to 5 MAVERICK 17 units from over 40 years ago. If you are considering a MAVERICK 17 from that era, verify the capacity plate is present, legible, and matches safe operating limits.
How do I know if a used Lange Fiberglass boat was part of the recall?
Decode the HIN to identify the model and year. Only MAVERICK 17 boats built around 1980 were affected, and the remedy involved providing correct capacity plate data to owners.