Malibu Boats recalls
Malibu Boats boats have 3 recall campaigns on record across 610 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Malibu Boats has issued 3 federal safety recalls since 1985, affecting approximately 610 units across Wakesetter, Response LX, and Seabring models. The most significant campaign was a 2020 fuel system defect in 579 Wakesetter boats. Used buyers should verify whether their target boat falls under an open recall and confirm remedy completion with documentation.
All Malibu Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
20SD00127/7/2020FUEL SYSTEM
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
850140S11/13/1985LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
110001S1/12/2011BASIC FLOTATION
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Malibu Boats
- Check the HIN against USCG recall databases to see if the boat was included in campaigns 20SD0012, 110001S, or 850140S
- For Wakesetter models, confirm the 2020 fuel system recall remedy was completed and obtain proof from the seller
- Request documentation of flotation compliance for Response LX and Seabring models affected by the 2011 and 1985 campaigns
- Have a marine surveyor inspect fuel system integrity and flotation during the prepurchase survey regardless of recall status
Frequently asked questions
Which Malibu Boats models have been recalled
Three Malibu models have been recalled: Wakesetter boats for a fuel system defect in 2020, Response LX for basic flotation in 2011, and 18.5 Seabring for level flotation in 1985.
What was the Malibu Wakesetter fuel system recall about
Campaign 20SD0012, issued in July 2020, addressed a fuel system defect in 579 Wakesetter boats. Buyers should confirm the remedy was completed before purchase.
How many Malibu Boats have been recalled
Approximately 610 Malibu boats have been affected by federal safety recalls since 1985, with the 2020 fuel system campaign representing the largest at 579 units.
Should I avoid buying a used Malibu because of recalls
Recalls do not disqualify a boat if the remedy was properly completed. Verify recall status by HIN, obtain proof of remedy completion, and have a surveyor confirm the repair quality.