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Sea Ray Boats recalls

Independent buyer intelligence · Updated July 2026 · Source: USCG recall index

Sea Ray Boats boats have 16 recall campaigns on record across 16,092 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.

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Recall campaigns16USCG / CPSC
Units affected16,092reported
How to check yoursBy HINfree lookup
What you need to know

Sea Ray Boats, Inc. has 16 USCG recalls on record spanning 1982 to 2007, affecting models from small bowriders to midsize cruisers. The primary concerns were fuel system defects (5 campaigns addressing leakage, hose routing, and fill fitting cracks), electrical system issues (3 campaigns), and flotation or ignition protection gaps. Used buyers should verify remedy completion for any boat built during this period, particularly 1990s sport boats and Sundancers with recurring fuel or electrical vulnerabilities.

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What to check before you buy a used Sea Ray Boats

  1. Cross reference your boat's HIN with the recall campaigns above to identify applicable recalls by model year and type
  2. Request documentation from the seller proving remedy completion, typically performed by an authorized Sea Ray dealer
  3. For unverified fuel system recalls (920416T, 970080T, 020095T, 950233T, 010092S), arrange a marine surveyor inspection of hoses, fittings, and routing before purchase
  4. Confirm electrical system integrity on 2001 to 2007 models (010089S, 060110T, 070041S) with a voltage drop test and overcurrent protection verification

Frequently asked questions

What years of Sea Ray boats have recalls?

Sea Ray recalls span 1982 to 2007, with the highest concentration in the 1990s and early 2000s. Models affected include sport boats under 24 feet, Sundancer cruisers (240, 250, 270), and bowriders (175 SP, 180 OB, 185 Sport, 190 BR, 200, 210 BR).

Are Sea Ray fuel system recalls serious?

Yes. Five separate campaigns (920416T, 970080T, 020095T, 950233T, 010092S) addressed fuel leakage, hose abrasion, and routing defects affecting over 7,000 boats. Fuel leaks create fire and explosion risk, making remedy verification mandatory before purchase.

How do I check if a Sea Ray recall was fixed?

Decode the HIN to determine model year, then match it to the recall campaigns listed above by date and model name. Contact Sea Ray or an authorized dealer with the HIN to request service records showing the remedy was performed.

Do older Sea Ray boats have more recalls than newer ones?

The data shows recalls clustered between 1992 and 2007, with the most recent campaign in October 2007 (070041S, electrical system on 205 SP models). No recalls are listed after 2007 for this builder in USCG records.

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