Royal Marine recalls
Royal Marine boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 26 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Royal Marine has one USCG recall on record from 1994 affecting boats equipped with Mercury Sport 90 engines. The campaign addressed a non ignition protected electrical device on 26 units, a fire safety issue that required replacement hardware. Any used Royal Marine with this engine configuration should have documentation proving the recall remedy was completed.
All Royal Marine recalls
- ⚠ Recall
940231T9/2/1994NON IGN PROTECTED DEVICE
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Royal Marine
- Request the hull identification number and cross reference it against USCG recall campaign 940231T if the boat has a Mercury Sport 90 engine
- Ask the seller for proof of the recall remedy, typically a dated dealer service record or completion certificate from 1994 or later
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the ignition protection on fuel system components during the pre purchase survey
- Contact Royal Marine or a Mercury dealer with the HIN to verify whether the specific boat was included in the campaign and whether the fix was logged
Frequently asked questions
How many Royal Marine boats have been recalled?
Royal Marine has one USCG safety recall on record affecting 26 boats built with Mercury Sport 90 engines. The campaign was issued in September 1994 for a non ignition protected electrical device.
What was the Royal Marine 1994 recall for?
Campaign 940231T addressed a non ignition protected device on boats with Mercury Sport 90 outboards, a fire hazard in the presence of fuel vapors. The remedy required replacing the component with ignition protected hardware.
Should I avoid buying a Royal Marine boat because of recalls?
A single 30 year old recall affecting a specific engine option is not a deal breaker if the remedy was completed. Verify the fix was done and have the fuel system inspected by a surveyor before purchase.
How do I check if a used Royal Marine has open recalls?
Cross reference the hull identification number against USCG campaign 940231T if the boat has a Mercury Sport 90 engine. Request service records from the seller showing the recall was remedied in 1994 or later.