Salt Marsh recalls
Salt Marsh boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 20 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Salt Marsh Industries has one recorded USCG safety campaign, issued in 1998 for level flotation defects on the 180 EAGLE model. The campaign affected 20 units. This limited recall history suggests relatively few systemic issues, but any buyer considering an affected model should confirm remedy completion before purchase.
All Salt Marsh recalls
- ⚠ Recall
981570S7/17/1998LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Salt Marsh
- Decode the HIN to confirm if your 180 EAGLE was manufactured in or before 1998
- Contact Salt Marsh Industries or search the USCG recall database to verify campaign 981570S remedy status
- Request written proof that flotation repairs were completed by an authorized facility
- Have a marine surveyor inspect all flotation compartments and verify compliance during the prepurchase survey
Frequently asked questions
How many Salt Marsh Industries boat recalls have been issued?
One USCG safety campaign was issued in 1998, affecting 20 units of the 180 EAGLE model for level flotation defects.
Which Salt Marsh Industries models were recalled?
The 180 EAGLE model was the only model subject to the 1998 flotation recall campaign.
Should I avoid buying a used Salt Marsh Industries boat?
The single recall from 1998 represents a minimal safety history. Verify remedy completion on any 180 EAGLE built in or before 1998, and proceed with a thorough prepurchase survey.
How do I check if a Salt Marsh Industries boat was part of a recall?
Decode the HIN to identify the model and build year, then search the USCG Recall Database or contact Salt Marsh Industries with the HIN to confirm campaign participation and remedy status.