Spirit Boats Usa Plastimo recalls
Spirit Boats Usa Plastimo boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 158 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Spirit Boats Usa Plastimo has one USCG safety recall on record, issued in May 1995 for TRANSOCEAN LIFERAFT models due to a valve that may leak. The campaign affected 158 units. Buyers considering a used Spirit Boats Usa Plastimo liferaft should verify whether the valve remedy was completed, as a leaking valve compromises the inflation system that keeps you afloat in an emergency.
All Spirit Boats Usa Plastimo recalls
- ⚠ Recall
950031T5/5/1995VALVE MAY LEAK
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Spirit Boats Usa Plastimo
- Confirm whether your unit is a TRANSOCEAN LIFERAFT model and falls within the 158 units affected by the 1995 valve recall.
- Request proof from the seller that the valve leak remedy was performed and documented.
- Have a certified liferaft service station inspect the inflation system and valve integrity before purchase.
- Check the manufacture date and last service date on the liferaft canister to ensure the unit is within its certified service life.
Frequently asked questions
What Spirit Boats Usa Plastimo models were recalled?
The TRANSOCEAN LIFERAFT model was recalled in May 1995 for a valve that may leak. This was the only USCG recall on record for Spirit Boats Usa Plastimo.
How many Spirit Boats Usa Plastimo liferafts were affected by the recall?
158 units of the TRANSOCEAN LIFERAFT model were affected by the 1995 valve leak recall.
What was the safety issue in the Spirit Boats Usa Plastimo recall?
The valve may leak, which would compromise the inflation system of the liferaft. A leaking valve can prevent the raft from inflating properly in an emergency.
Should I avoid buying a used Spirit Boats Usa Plastimo liferaft?
Not necessarily, but verify that any TRANSOCEAN LIFERAFT model had the valve remedy completed and has been serviced regularly by a certified station. A liferaft from 1995 or earlier may be beyond its certified service life regardless of recall status.