Thunder Craft Boats In recalls
Thunder Craft Boats In boats have 4 recall campaigns on record across 1,547 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Thunder Craft Boats In issued 4 safety recalls between 1980 and 1982, affecting approximately 1,547 boats across TITAN 150, TITAN 15 foot O/B, and 170V models. The campaigns addressed flotation deficiencies and capacity plate labeling errors. Any used Thunder Craft from this era warrants verification that remedies were completed, particularly the flotation fixes that affect boat safety in swamping scenarios.
All Thunder Craft Boats In recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800234S9/9/1980NO FLOTATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
800235S9/9/1980WRONG CAP LABEL
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
800124S5/5/1980NO CAP/CERT LABEL
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
820004S1/19/1982LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Thunder Craft Boats In
- Cross reference your HIN against the recalled model names and years to determine if your boat was part of campaigns 800234S, 800235S, 800124S, or 820004S.
- Request documentation from the seller showing that flotation and capacity plate remedies were completed by an authorized dealer or the manufacturer.
- Have a marine surveyor verify that flotation foam is present and intact, especially on TITAN 150 and TITAN 15 foot models.
- Contact the Coast Guard Recall Database or a Thunder Craft dealer to confirm remedy status if seller documentation is unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
How many Thunder Craft Boats In recalls have been issued?
Thunder Craft Boats In issued 4 USCG safety recalls between 1980 and 1982, covering flotation defects and capacity plate labeling errors on TITAN and 170V models.
What models were affected by Thunder Craft recalls?
The recalls affected TITAN 150, TITAN 15 foot O/B, and 170V models built around 1980 to 1982. The TITAN 150 was subject to two separate campaigns for flotation and labeling issues.
Are 1980s Thunder Craft recalls still relevant when buying used?
Yes. Flotation defects remain safety critical regardless of age, and unrepaired boats may not meet Coast Guard flotation standards. Verify remedy completion before purchase.
How do I check if a used Thunder Craft was recalled?
Decode the HIN to identify the model year and hull number, then compare against the affected models in campaigns 800234S, 800235S, 800124S, and 820004S. A pre purchase survey should verify flotation integrity.