Somerset Boat recalls
Somerset Boat 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.
Somerset Boat Company has one recall on record with the USCG, issued in February 1982 for ONAN MCCK generator models. The recall addressed a starter motor that was not explosion proofed, affecting 20 units. For buyers of used Somerset boats from this era, verifying whether any onboard generator was part of this campaign and properly remedied is a basic due diligence step.
All Somerset Boat recalls
- ⚠ Recall
820016H2/17/1982STARTER MTR ON ONAN MCCK; GEN'TR NOT EXPLOS PROOFED
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Somerset Boat
- Request the boat's HIN and check if it was manufactured in 1982 or earlier with an ONAN MCCK generator
- If the boat has an ONAN generator, confirm with the seller whether the starter motor recall remedy was completed
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the generator installation during prepurchase survey
- Contact USCG or the manufacturer to verify recall status if documentation is unavailable
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Somerset Boat Company had?
Somerset Boat Company has one USCG recall on record, issued in February 1982 for ONAN MCCK generator models with starter motors that were not explosion proofed.
Does the 1982 Somerset recall affect all their boats?
No, the recall only affected 20 units equipped with ONAN MCCK generators where the starter motor was not explosion proofed.
How do I check if a used Somerset boat was recalled?
Check the boat's HIN to determine manufacture date and verify if it was equipped with an ONAN MCCK generator, then contact USCG or the seller for remedy documentation.
Should I avoid Somerset boats because of this recall?
One generator component recall from 1982 affecting 20 units is not a pattern of safety issues. Verify remedy completion during prepurchase inspection.