Sunstar Houseboats recalls
Sunstar Houseboats boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 90 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Sunstar Houseboats Inc has two USCG recalls on record: a 2001 carbon monoxide hazard affecting 85 units (generator exhaust) and a 2005 electrical system defect in 17 x 67 and 3 houseboat models (5 units). Both campaigns targeted older inventory, but a used buyer should verify remedy status before purchase since unresolved CO and electrical issues pose safety risks.
All Sunstar Houseboats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
010011T2/21/2001GENERATOR EXHAUST (CO)
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04R0351S1/14/2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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What to check before you buy a used Sunstar Houseboats
- Request the HIN from the seller and contact Sunstar Houseboats Inc or USCG to confirm whether the specific unit was included in either recall campaign.
- If the boat was subject to a recall, obtain written proof that the remedy (generator exhaust modification or electrical system repair) was completed by an authorized shop.
- For the 2001 generator exhaust recall, inspect the generator compartment for proper ventilation and consider a CO detector test even if the remedy was applied.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect all electrical systems and generator exhaust routing during pre purchase survey, especially on units built between 1999 and 2005.
Frequently asked questions
How many Sunstar Houseboats Inc boats have been recalled?
90 units across two USCG campaigns: 85 for generator exhaust (CO) in 2001 and 5 for electrical system defects in 2005.
What was the carbon monoxide recall about?
Campaign 010011T (February 2001) addressed generator exhaust that could allow CO to enter living spaces. The recall affected various models and 85 units.
Which Sunstar Houseboats models had electrical problems?
The 2005 recall (04R0351S) covered 17 x 67 and 3 houseboat models, affecting 5 units total.
Should I avoid buying a used Sunstar Houseboats if it was recalled?
Not necessarily. Verify the remedy was completed and documented, then have a surveyor inspect the affected systems (generator exhaust or electrical) to confirm safe operation.