Reliable Metal Product recalls
Reliable Metal Product boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 49 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Reliable Metal Product has one federal recall on record, issued in June 1981 for incorrect capacity plate markings on 49 units of the 10 foot Fisherman model. The campaign addressed maximum weight capacity labeling, a critical safety specification that determines how many people and how much gear the boat can safely carry. Buyers of used Reliable Metal Product boats should verify that any affected 1981 era 10 foot Fisherman received the corrected capacity plate.
All Reliable Metal Product recalls
- ⚠ Recall
810076S6/3/1981MAX WEIGHT (CAP PLATE)
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Reliable Metal Product
- Check the HIN and capacity plate to confirm the model year and whether your boat was part of the 49 affected 10 foot Fisherman units from 1981.
- Verify that the capacity plate shows the correct maximum weight capacity and has not been damaged or replaced with an incorrect plate.
- Request documentation from the seller showing that the recall remedy was completed if the boat falls within the affected range.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the capacity plate and overall condition before purchase, especially for boats manufactured in 1981.
Frequently asked questions
How many Reliable Metal Product boat recalls have been issued?
One federal recall campaign has been issued for Reliable Metal Product boats, in June 1981, affecting capacity plate markings on 49 units of the 10 foot Fisherman model.
Which Reliable Metal Product models were recalled?
Only the 10 foot Fisherman model was recalled, specifically 49 units manufactured around 1981 that had incorrect maximum weight capacity plate markings.
Should I avoid buying a used Reliable Metal Product boat because of recalls?
The single recall from 1981 was limited to capacity plate labeling and affected only 49 units of one model. Most used Reliable Metal Product boats were not affected, but verify the remedy was completed if buying an affected 1981 10 foot Fisherman.
How do I check if my Reliable Metal Product boat was recalled?
Check your HIN and capacity plate to identify the model year and model name. If you have a 10 foot Fisherman from the 1981 production period, verify the capacity plate shows correct maximum weight markings or request proof that the recall remedy was completed.