Monterey Boats recalls
Monterey Boats boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 84 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Monterey Boats has two USCG safety recalls on record: a 2005 electrical system defect affecting 30 Sport Yacht 350 units and a 2006 fuel fill fitting crack affecting 54 FSX 234 boats. Both defects posed fire hazards, and remedies were issued through dealers. Used buyers should verify completion status by HIN before purchase.
All Monterey Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
05R0814S9/15/2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
060074T10/26/2006FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Monterey Boats
- Request the HIN and contact Monterey or a dealer to confirm whether recall 05R0814S or 060074T applies to the boat
- If the boat is a 2005 era Sport Yacht 350 or a 2006 era FSX 234, verify the remedy was completed and request documentation
- Have a surveyor inspect electrical connections and fuel system fittings for signs of corrosion, arcing, or cracking regardless of recall status
- Walk away if the seller cannot confirm remedy completion on an affected model
Frequently asked questions
How many Monterey Boats have been recalled?
Two USCG recalls cover 84 total units: 30 Sport Yacht 350 boats for an electrical defect in 2005 and 54 FSX 234 boats for fuel fitting cracks in 2006.
What was wrong with the Monterey Sport Yacht 350?
The 2005 recall addressed an electrical system defect that could cause arcing and fire. Affected units were built around 2005 and remedied through dealers.
What models are affected by Monterey recalls?
The Sport Yacht 350 (electrical system, 2005) and the FSX 234 (fuel fill fitting cracks, 2006) are the only models with USCG recalls on record.
How do I check if a used Monterey has an open recall?
Provide the HIN to a Monterey dealer or contact Monterey directly referencing campaign 05R0814S or 060074T to confirm recall applicability and remedy status.