Polar Kraft recalls
Polar Kraft boats have 3 recall campaigns on record across 107 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Polar Kraft Mfg Co has three USCG recalls on record, affecting 107 boats built in the mid to late 1990s. The campaigns addressed safe load capacity labeling on a jon boat model, fuel fill fitting cracks on four V hull models, and a flotation deficiency on one MX 1860. All three recalls are more than 25 years old, so remedy status varies widely among surviving hulls.
All Polar Kraft recalls
- ⚠ Recall
971512S3/26/1997SAFE LOAD: PERS WT; SAFE LOAD: MAX WT
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
950216T11/1/1995FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS; FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
991644S10/22/1999LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Polar Kraft
- Verify your hull model and year against the three affected campaigns (MV 1648, 1700V/1900V/2100V/PJ1780, and MX 1860).
- Request recall remedy documentation from the seller if the boat falls within a recalled model range.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect fuel fill fittings on 1700V, 1900V, 2100V, and PJ1780 models for cracks or leaks.
- Confirm that jon boat capacity plates match USCG requirements if buying an MV 1648 from the 1997 campaign.
Frequently asked questions
How many Polar Kraft boats have been recalled?
Three USCG campaigns covering 107 units built in the 1990s, addressing capacity labeling, fuel fitting defects, and flotation compliance.
Which Polar Kraft models are recalled?
MV 1648 jon boats (59 units), 1700V/1900V/2100V/PJ1780 models (47 units), and one MX 1860, all from 1995 to 1999 production.
Should I avoid buying a recalled Polar Kraft?
Not necessarily. Verify whether the specific recall affecting your target model was remedied, and request proof of the fix from the seller or builder.
Are Polar Kraft recalls still active?
All three campaigns were issued 25 or more years ago. Remedy availability depends on whether the builder still supports parts for those model years.