Pilot Boat recalls
Pilot Boat boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 5 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Pilot Boat Co Inc has one documented USCG recall on record, issued in May 1996 for the 9.5 PILOT DINGHY model. The campaign affected just 5 units and addressed level flotation compliance and safe load capacity labeling, not a structural defect. For buyers of used Pilot dinghies from that era, this minimal recall history suggests no pattern of systemic safety issues.
All Pilot Boat recalls
- ⚠ Recall
951377S5/3/1996LEVEL FLOTATION; SAFE LOAD, SAFE POWER
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Pilot Boat
- Cross reference your boat's HIN against recall campaign 951377S if you are looking at a 9.5 PILOT DINGHY manufactured before May 1996.
- Verify that flotation foam is intact and capacity plates showing safe load and safe power limits are legible and properly affixed.
- Request documentation from the seller confirming the recall remedy was completed, or contact the builder to confirm remedy status by HIN.
- Commission a pre purchase survey for any older dinghy to assess current flotation integrity and compliance with current capacity standards.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Pilot Boat Co Inc had?
Pilot Boat Co Inc has one USCG recall on record, issued in May 1996 for level flotation and capacity labeling on 5 units of the 9.5 PILOT DINGHY model.
What Pilot Boat Co Inc models were recalled?
Only the 9.5 PILOT DINGHY model was subject to the 1996 recall campaign. No other Pilot Boat Co Inc models appear in the USCG recall database.
Was the 1996 Pilot Boat Co Inc recall remedied?
The recall required replacement or addition of flotation foam and capacity plates. Buyers should verify remedy completion by HIN with the seller or builder before purchase.
Should I be concerned about buying a used Pilot Boat Co Inc boat?
The single recall from 1996 affecting just 5 dinghies suggests no pattern of widespread safety defects. A pre purchase survey and HIN check against the recall database remain prudent for any used boat purchase.