Sundance Boats recalls
Sundance Boats boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 250 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Sundance Boats Inc has two USCG recalls on record spanning 1998 to 2006, addressing level flotation defects in F 160 models and fuel fill fitting failures in SKIFF models affecting 250 units. Both campaigns targeted safety critical systems: flotation integrity and fuel system fire risk. Buyers of used Sundance boats should verify whether applicable recalls were remedied before purchase.
All Sundance Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
961458S5/7/1998LEVEL FLOTATION
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060079T10/2/2006FUEL FILL FITTING
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What to check before you buy a used Sundance Boats
- Decode the HIN to determine the model and build year, then cross reference against the F 160 flotation recall (1998) and SKIFF fuel fitting recall (2006).
- Request documentation from the seller proving recall remedy completion, including any USCG or dealer service records.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect flotation foam condition and fuel fill fittings during prepurchase survey, even if the boat falls outside recall model years.
- Contact the current Sundance dealer network or USCG for recall status confirmation if seller documentation is unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
How many boat recalls has Sundance Boats Inc had?
Sundance Boats Inc has two USCG recalls on record: campaign 961458S in May 1998 for flotation defects and campaign 060079T in October 2006 for fuel fill fitting failures.
Which Sundance boat models were recalled?
The F 160 model was recalled in 1998 for level flotation issues, and the SKIFF model was recalled in 2006 for defective fuel fill fittings affecting 250 units.
What should I check before buying a used Sundance boat?
Verify the model and year against the two recall campaigns, confirm any applicable remedy was completed, and have a surveyor inspect flotation and fuel systems regardless of recall status.
Are Sundance Boats Inc recalls still valid for older boats?
Recall remedies remain available regardless of boat age. Owners of F 160 or SKIFF models should confirm remedy completion even decades after the original campaign.