Thunder Bolt Boats recalls
Thunder Bolt Boats boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 119 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Thunder Bolt Boats has one documented USCG recall campaign on record, issued in December 1981 for the TB 159 model. The campaign (810194S) addressed safe loading capacity markings and affected 119 units. For buyers considering a used TB 159 from this era, confirming remedy completion is a standard due diligence step, though the campaign is over four decades old and limited in scope.
All Thunder Bolt Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
810194S12/16/1981SAFE LOADING
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Thunder Bolt Boats
- Verify the model designation on the capacity plate matches TB 159 if your target boat was built around 1981
- Request documentation from the seller showing campaign 810194S was remedied, or proof the boat was not part of the affected batch
- Cross reference the hull identification number with USCG recall records to confirm inclusion or exclusion from the 119 unit batch
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the capacity plate for correct safe loading information during pre purchase survey
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Thunder Bolt Boats had?
Thunder Bolt Boats has one USCG recall campaign on record, issued in 1981 for safe loading capacity markings on the TB 159 model.
What Thunder Bolt Boats models were recalled?
Only the TB 159 model appears in USCG recall records, affected by campaign 810194S in December 1981 for safe loading capacity plate issues.
Is the Thunder Bolt Boats TB 159 safe to buy used?
The TB 159 recall from 1981 was limited to capacity plate markings and affected 119 units. Confirming the remedy was applied or that your target boat was not in the affected batch is standard practice, but the campaign does not represent a structural or safety defect.
How do I check if a used Thunder Bolt Boats has an open recall?
Contact the USCG Recall Coordinator with the hull identification number to verify if the boat was included in campaign 810194S and whether the remedy was documented as complete.