Norris Craft Boat recalls
Norris Craft Boat boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 62 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Norris Craft Boat Co has one recorded USCG recall campaign from 1980 affecting 62 units of the 17 FT 1700 SPB model. The campaign addressed flotation capacity and safe load and power ratings. For buyers of vintage Norris Craft boats from this era, verifying remedy completion is a basic due diligence step.
All Norris Craft Boat recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800116S5/5/1980FLOT/SAFE LOAD & POWER
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Norris Craft Boat
- Check your HIN against campaign 800116S if you are considering a 1700 SPB model from around 1980
- Request documentation that the flotation and capacity plate corrections were applied
- Have a marine surveyor verify current flotation integrity regardless of recall status
- Confirm the capacity plate matches current USCG standards for safe loading
Frequently asked questions
How many Norris Craft Boat Co recalls have been issued?
One USCG safety campaign was issued in 1980, affecting 62 boats of the 17 FT 1700 SPB model for flotation and capacity issues.
What was the Norris Craft Boat Co recall for?
Campaign 800116S addressed flotation capacity and safe load and power ratings on the 1700 SPB model, requiring corrections to ensure proper buoyancy and capacity labeling.
Should I worry about Norris Craft Boat Co recalls when buying used?
Only the 1700 SPB model from around 1980 was affected. If you are buying that specific model, verify the remedy was completed and have flotation independently tested.
How do I check if my Norris Craft boat was recalled?
Decode your HIN to identify the model year and hull number, then cross reference with campaign 800116S which affected 1700 SPB boats from 1980.