Randall Craft recalls
Randall Craft boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 69 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Randall Craft has one recorded USCG recall campaign in its history: a December 1980 flotation defect affecting 69 units of the 14 foot John Boat model. This single, decades old recall represents a narrow safety issue corrected at the time, and the vast majority of Randall Craft hulls in the used market have no recall history. Buyers shopping any Randall Craft model should still verify their specific hull was not part of the affected 1980 production run.
All Randall Craft recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800324S12/12/1980LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Randall Craft
- Decode your Hull Identification Number to confirm the model year and check whether it falls within the 1980 production window of the flotation recall.
- If your boat is a 14 foot John Boat built in 1980, contact the current owner or a Randall Craft dealer to verify the flotation remedy was completed.
- Inspect the flotation foam condition during your prepurchase survey, regardless of recall status, as age related deterioration is common in older hulls.
- Request maintenance records and any correspondence with Randall Craft or the USCG that documents recall compliance for affected units.
Frequently asked questions
How many Randall Craft boat recalls have been issued?
One USCG safety recall has been issued for Randall Craft boats: campaign 800324S in December 1980, affecting the 14 foot John Boat model. No other federal recall campaigns are on record for this builder.
What was the Randall Craft flotation recall about?
The December 1980 recall addressed a level flotation defect in 69 units of the 14 foot John Boat. Level flotation ensures a swamped boat remains upright and rideable, a critical small boat safety feature.
Does the 1980 Randall Craft recall affect boats built in other years?
No. The flotation recall was specific to 14 foot John Boats manufactured in 1980. Randall Craft hulls built before or after that year are not part of this campaign.
Should I avoid buying a used Randall Craft because of the recall?
No. The single recall is 46 years old, affected only 69 boats of one model, and was remedied at the time. The recall history does not indicate a pattern of safety defects across the Randall Craft lineup.