Piranha Boatworks recalls
Piranha Boatworks boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 51 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Piranha Boatworks Llc has two USCG safety recalls on record, affecting 51 boats total between 2018 and 2019. The campaigns address a defect in the F1400 model and level flotation and safe loading capacity issues in the P140T RASO. Buyers should verify recall completion before purchase, as unremedied safety defects affect resale value and on water safety.
All Piranha Boatworks recalls
- ⚠ RecallWhat this means before you buy →
17CG096S7/27/2018 - ⚠ Recall
19CG170S12/3/2019LEVEL FLOTATION; SAFE LOADING MAX PERS WT
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What to check before you buy a used Piranha Boatworks
- Check the HIN against USCG recall databases to confirm whether your model year is affected
- Request proof of remedy completion from the seller, typically a dealer service record or manufacturer certificate
- If the recall was never completed, negotiate the repair cost into your offer or walk away
- Confirm flotation and capacity placards match current USCG requirements if considering a P140T RASO
Frequently asked questions
How many Piranha Boatworks boats have been recalled?
51 units across two campaigns: 7 F1400 models in 2018 for a defect, and 44 P140T RASO models in 2019 for flotation and loading capacity issues.
What was the Piranha Boatworks F1400 recall about?
USCG campaign 17CG096S in July 2018 addressed a defect in 7 F1400 units. Specific defect details were not published in the public record.
What models are affected by Piranha Boatworks recalls?
The F1400 (2018 defect recall) and the P140T RASO (2019 flotation and loading capacity recall).
Should I avoid buying a used Piranha Boatworks boat?
Not necessarily, but confirm the HIN is not on a recall list or that the remedy was completed. Unremedied safety recalls are a red flag and a negotiating point.