Tiderunner recalls
Tiderunner boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 35 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Tiderunner Inc has two USCG safety recalls on record, both concerning level flotation defects. The first campaign in April 1980 covered 16 units of the 16FT MODEL 160, and the second in March 1998 affected 19 units of the 150 POINT SPECIAL. Both campaigns are decades old and involved small production runs.
All Tiderunner recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800090S4/4/1980LEVEL FLOTATION
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961442S3/30/1998LEVEL FLOTATION
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What to check before you buy a used Tiderunner
- Request the HIN and verify the model year against the 1980 and 1998 recall campaigns
- Confirm flotation foam condition during prepurchase survey, particularly on models built in those years
- Check with the seller whether recall remedies were performed and documented
- Have a marine surveyor inspect flotation compartments for signs of water intrusion or foam deterioration
Frequently asked questions
How many Tiderunner Inc boats have been recalled?
Two campaigns affected 35 total units across two models, the 16FT MODEL 160 in 1980 and the 150 POINT SPECIAL in 1998.
What was the safety issue in Tiderunner Inc recalls?
Both recalls involved level flotation defects, meaning the foam flotation did not meet Coast Guard standards for keeping the boat level when swamped.
Should I avoid buying a used Tiderunner Inc boat?
The recalls were limited to specific 1980 and 1998 model years with small production runs. Verify your target boat's HIN and have flotation inspected during survey.
How do I check if a Tiderunner Inc boat was recalled?
Match the HIN to the affected models (16FT MODEL 160 from 1980 or 150 POINT SPECIAL from 1998) and confirm whether the flotation remedy was completed.