Misty River Marine recalls
Misty River Marine boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 8 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Misty River Marine Ltd has one documented USCG recall from November 1997 affecting safe load capacity labeling on 16 Fishing Boat models. The campaign addressed incorrect maximum weight and maximum persons markings on 8 units built that year. For used buyers, this is a limited scope issue that affected a small number of boats from a specific production period.
All Misty River Marine recalls
- ⚠ Recall
971548S11/6/1997SAFE LOAD: MAX WGT; SAFE LOAD: MAX PERS
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Misty River Marine
- Check the capacity plate on any Misty River 16 Fishing Boat from 1997 to confirm maximum weight and maximum persons values match USCG standards
- Cross reference the hull identification number against recall campaign 971548S to determine if your prospective boat was part of the affected batch
- Request documentation from the seller showing the capacity labeling was corrected if the boat was included in the recall
- Have a marine surveyor verify all safety labeling during prepurchase inspection, especially on boats from the mid to late 1990s
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Misty River Marine Ltd had?
Misty River Marine Ltd has one USCG recall on record from November 1997, affecting safe load capacity labeling on 8 units of the 16 Fishing Boat model.
What was the Misty River Marine recall about?
The recall addressed incorrect safe load capacity markings, specifically the maximum weight and maximum persons values on capacity plates fitted to 16 Fishing Boat models.
Which Misty River boat models were recalled?
Only the 16 Fishing Boat model was affected, with 8 units recalled in campaign 971548S from November 1997.
Should I worry about buying a used Misty River boat?
The single recall affected just 8 boats from one 1997 model and involved labeling, not structural defects. Verify capacity plate accuracy during inspection, especially on 1997 era 16 Fishing Boats.