Teleflex Canada recalls
Teleflex Canada boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 1,096 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Teleflex Canada, a marine steering component manufacturer, has one recorded USCG recall campaign affecting 1,096 units of SeaStar and BayStar steering hoses issued in June 2005. While Teleflex builds steering systems rather than complete boats, this recall is relevant to buyers of any used vessel equipped with these components. The steering hose defect poses a safety risk, making verification of remedy completion essential during pre purchase inspection.
All Teleflex Canada recalls
- ⚠ Recall
050028T6/1/2005STEERING HOSE
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Teleflex Canada
- Identify the steering system brand and model on any used boat you are considering, checking for SeaStar or BayStar components installed before mid 2005
- Request documentation from the seller showing the steering hose recall remedy was completed, or verify the current hoses were manufactured after the recall period
- Have a qualified marine surveyor inspect the entire steering system for proper installation, signs of hydraulic fluid leaks, and compliance with the recall remedy
- Budget for immediate steering system replacement if the recall remedy cannot be verified, as steering failure presents a serious safety hazard
Frequently asked questions
Has Teleflex Canada had any boat recalls?
Teleflex Canada manufactures marine steering components, not complete boats. The company has one USCG recall for steering hoses used in SeaStar and BayStar hydraulic steering systems installed on various boat brands.
What Teleflex Canada products were recalled and why?
Campaign 050028T issued in June 2005 recalled steering hoses in SeaStar and BayStar systems affecting 1,096 units. The defect involved the steering hose, a hydraulic component critical to maintaining directional control.
How do I know if my boat has recalled Teleflex steering components?
Check the steering system for SeaStar or BayStar branding and verify the installation or manufacture date. Boats built or repowered between approximately 2003 and early 2005 are most likely to have affected components.
Is the Teleflex steering hose recall a safety issue?
Yes. Hydraulic steering hose failure can result in sudden loss of steering control, creating collision and grounding risks. Any boat with potentially affected components should have verified remedy completion before purchase.