Stratos Boats recalls
Stratos Boats boats have 7 recall campaigns on record across 9,376 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Stratos Boats Inc has issued 7 USCG safety recalls between 1993 and 2001, affecting over 9,000 units across bass and multi species models. The largest campaign involved level flotation defects in 6,906 Stratos hulls built in the late 1990s, a critical safety system failure. Buyers considering used Stratos boats from this era should verify recall remedy completion before purchase.
All Stratos Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
951428S8/2/1996SAFE LOAD: PERS WT; SAFE LOAD: MAX WT
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
930074T5/19/1993FUEL TANK COMPARTMENT; VENTILATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
010049T5/1/2001HULL PERFORMANCE
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
010057T5/1/2001HULL PERFORMANCE
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
970085S2/6/1998LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
970086S2/6/1998LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
950127T11/1/1995FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS; FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Stratos Boats
- Decode the hull identification number to determine the model year and check if it falls within any of the 7 recall campaigns listed above
- Request documentation from the seller proving the recall remedy was completed, particularly for the 1998 level flotation campaign affecting nearly 7,000 units
- Have a marine surveyor inspect flotation foam condition and fuel system integrity on any Stratos built between 1993 and 2001
- Confirm capacity plate data matches USCG requirements if considering a 1900 SP model from the mid 1990s
Frequently asked questions
How many safety recalls has Stratos Boats Inc had?
Stratos Boats Inc has issued 7 USCG recalls between 1993 and 2001, covering defects in flotation systems, hull performance, fuel systems, and capacity ratings across multiple model lines.
What was the largest Stratos boat recall?
The largest recall was campaign 970085S in February 1998, affecting 6,906 Stratos units for level flotation defects. This was a critical safety issue requiring foam replacement or hull modification.
Which Stratos models were recalled?
Recalled models include the 1900 SP, 250V, 20SS Extreme, 19SS Extreme, and the 1600 and 1700 Sportsman series. The 1998 flotation recall affected a broad range of models built in the mid to late 1990s.
Are Stratos boat recalls serious safety issues?
Yes. The recalls addressed flotation failures that compromise survivability after swamping, hull performance defects, and fuel system ventilation and fitting failures that create fire and explosion risk.