Shawnee recalls
Shawnee boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 13 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Shawnee Co Inc has one USCG safety recall on record, campaign 800073S from March 1980, affecting 13 units of the 15FT ANGLER DE model. The recall addressed flotation and safe powering deficiencies that could compromise the boat's ability to stay afloat or handle engine loads safely. While this is a single, decades old campaign with limited scope, buyers of any Shawnee Co Inc boat should verify whether their hull was involved and confirm the remedy was completed.
All Shawnee recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800073S3/3/1980SAFE POWERING; FLOTATION
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Shawnee
- Cross reference your boat's HIN against USCG recall 800073S to determine if your hull was among the 13 affected 15FT ANGLER DE units.
- Request proof of recall remedy completion from the seller, including documentation that flotation foam was inspected or replaced and powering limits were verified.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect flotation chambers and transom integrity, especially on any 15FT ANGLER DE built around 1979 to 1980.
- Contact the USCG Recall Coordinator if remedy status is unclear, providing your HIN and the campaign number 800073S.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Shawnee Co Inc had?
Shawnee Co Inc has one USCG recall on record, campaign 800073S from March 1980, affecting 13 units of the 15FT ANGLER DE model for flotation and safe powering issues.
What was wrong with the Shawnee Co Inc 15FT ANGLER DE recall?
The recall addressed flotation deficiencies that could prevent the boat from staying afloat if swamped, and safe powering issues that could allow an oversized engine to compromise structural integrity or handling.
Should I avoid buying a used Shawnee Co Inc boat because of the recall?
The single 1980 recall affected only 13 units of one model and does not indicate a pattern of defects. Verify your boat's HIN is not in the affected batch, and if it is, confirm the remedy was completed before purchase.
How do I know if my Shawnee Co Inc boat was part of the recall?
Check if your hull identification number matches the affected production run for the 15FT ANGLER DE from around 1979 to 1980, and contact the USCG or a marine surveyor to confirm recall status using campaign number 800073S.