Magtex recalls
Magtex boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 38 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Magtex Co has one recorded USCG safety recall, issued in September 1980, affecting 38 units of the 15 foot 150 MAGNUM model for safe powering and safe loading deficiencies. This single historical campaign is now over 45 years old, meaning most surviving boats from this builder have either been remedied or are no longer in service. For a used buyer today, the primary concern is verifying whether your specific boat was part of the affected production run and confirming the remedy was completed.
All Magtex recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800227S9/9/1980SAFE POWERING; SAFE LOADING
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Magtex
- Confirm your boat's model and year match the recalled 15 foot 150 MAGNUM from 1980 or earlier production
- Request documentation from the seller showing the safe powering and safe loading remedy was completed by a dealer or qualified technician
- Cross reference your HIN with USCG records to verify whether your hull number falls within the affected serial range
- Commission a marine survey to verify current compliance with capacity plates and powering specifications regardless of recall status
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Magtex Co had?
Magtex Co has one USCG safety recall on record, campaign 800227S from September 1980, affecting 38 units of a single model. No additional federal safety campaigns have been issued for this builder.
Which Magtex Co models were recalled?
Only the 15 foot 150 MAGNUM model was subject to the 1980 recall for safe powering and safe loading issues. Other Magtex Co models have no recorded federal safety campaigns.
What were the safety issues in the Magtex Co recall?
The September 1980 campaign addressed safe powering and safe loading deficiencies, meaning the boats may have been delivered with incorrect capacity ratings or inadequate placarding for maximum horsepower and passenger limits.
Should I worry about a 1980 recall when buying a used Magtex Co boat today?
If you are buying the specific 15 foot 150 MAGNUM model from the affected production run, verify the remedy was applied and the current capacity plate matches USCG standards. For all other Magtex Co models or later production, this recall does not apply.