Leisure Craft recalls
Leisure Craft boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 108 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Leisure Craft Inc has one recorded USCG safety recall from February 1981 affecting 108 boats across various models that were manufactured without Hull Identification Numbers. The absence of a HIN creates significant registration and title challenges for used buyers, as federal law requires all boats manufactured after 1972 to carry a permanent 12 character HIN. Buyers considering a Leisure Craft Inc vessel built during this period should verify HIN presence before purchase.
All Leisure Craft recalls
- ⚠ Recall
810013S2/2/1981NO HIN -EVER
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Leisure Craft
- Locate the HIN on the transom starboard side and verify it matches USCG format standards for the model year.
- Cross reference the HIN against USCG recall campaign 810013S to confirm the boat was not part of the 108 units manufactured without identification numbers.
- Request documentation from the seller showing successful state registration, which proves a valid HIN exists and has been accepted by authorities.
- Commission a marine survey that explicitly verifies HIN presence and compliance, as boats without proper identification may be uninsurable or unsellable.
Frequently asked questions
How many Leisure Craft Inc boats have been recalled?
USCG records show one safety campaign from 1981 affecting 108 Leisure Craft Inc boats across various models that were built without Hull Identification Numbers.
What was the Leisure Craft Inc recall for?
Campaign 810013S addressed boats manufactured without any HIN, violating federal requirements that mandate permanent hull identification on all vessels built after November 1972.
Can I register a boat without a Hull Identification Number?
Most states will not register a post 1972 boat lacking a proper HIN. You would need to petition your state agency and potentially the USCG to assign a HIN, a process that can take months and may fail.
How do I check if my Leisure Craft Inc boat was recalled?
Inspect the transom for a 12 character HIN stamped into the hull. If no HIN exists and the boat was built around 1980 to 1981, it may be part of the 108 unit campaign and will face registration barriers.