Riviera Marine recalls
Riviera Marine boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 45 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Riviera Marine has one federal safety recall on record with the U.S. Coast Guard, issued in October 2005 for carbon monoxide hazards on 45 units of the Petrol 47 and 37 Excalibur models. This single campaign dates back over two decades and affected a specific subset of models from that era. Buyers considering a used Riviera Marine from the mid 2000s should verify whether their target boat was included in the recall and confirm that the carbon monoxide remedy was completed.
All Riviera Marine recalls
- ⚠ Recall
050065T10/26/2005CARBON MONOXIDE
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Riviera Marine
- Obtain the Hull Identification Number (HIN) from the seller and check whether it falls within the affected range for recall campaign 050065T.
- Request documentation proving the carbon monoxide remedy was performed by an authorized dealer or qualified marine technician.
- Arrange for a prepurchase survey that includes carbon monoxide detector testing in all enclosed cabin spaces and near the engine compartment.
- If the boat was part of the recall and no remedy documentation exists, budget for a professional inspection of exhaust routing, ventilation, and CO detector installation before purchase.
Frequently asked questions
How many safety recalls has Riviera Marine had?
Riviera Marine has one recorded federal safety recall with the U.S. Coast Guard, issued in October 2005 for carbon monoxide hazards affecting 45 boats.
Which Riviera Marine models were recalled?
The October 2005 recall (campaign 050065T) covered the Petrol 47 and 37 Excalibur models. No other Riviera Marine models appear in federal recall records.
What was the Riviera Marine carbon monoxide recall about?
The 2005 recall addressed a carbon monoxide hazard on 45 units of the Petrol 47 and 37 Excalibur. Carbon monoxide recalls typically involve exhaust system defects, inadequate ventilation, or missing detectors that could allow deadly gas accumulation in enclosed spaces.
Should I avoid buying a used Riviera Marine because of the recall?
A single recall from 2005 affecting two specific models does not disqualify the brand. Verify whether your target boat was part of the campaign, confirm the remedy was completed, and insist on a prepurchase survey with carbon monoxide testing regardless of recall status.