Rhyan Craft recalls
Rhyan Craft boats have 3 recall campaigns on record across 1,286 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Rhyan Craft has three USCG safety recalls on record from 1980 to 1981, affecting approximately 1,286 boats. The campaigns addressed sinking risk, person capacity labeling, and safe powering compliance. While all three recalls are decades old, used buyers should verify whether remedies were completed on any boat built during this period.
All Rhyan Craft recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800118S5/5/1980SINKING/ACCIDENT!; INVESTIGATION/FT HOOD
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
810090S4/14/1981DISPLAY PERSONS CAPACITY
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
810157S10/20/1981SAFE POWERING
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Rhyan Craft
- Check the boat's HIN to confirm the year and model, then cross reference against the recalled models (14E, certain 1980 models, and models in the 16 through 880 range from 1981)
- Request documentation showing the recall remedy was completed, especially for the 1980 sinking investigation campaign
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the hull integrity and capacity plate for boats from the affected years
- Contact the seller for the boat's service history and any correspondence from Rhyan Craft regarding safety campaigns
Frequently asked questions
How many Rhyan Craft boats have been recalled
Three USCG recall campaigns between 1980 and 1981 affected approximately 1,286 Rhyan Craft boats across multiple models.
What were the Rhyan Craft recalls for
The recalls addressed sinking and accident risk, missing or incorrect person capacity labels, and safe powering compliance issues.
Should I avoid buying a used Rhyan Craft because of recalls
Not necessarily. The recalls are from the early 1980s, so verify the boat's year and model, then confirm whether the safety remedy was completed before purchase.
How do I know if my Rhyan Craft was recalled
Decode the HIN to get the year and model, then check if it matches campaign 800118S (model 14E from 1980), 810090S (ten models from 1981), or 810157S (models in the 16 through 880 range from 1981).