Two Guys Fabrication recalls
Two Guys Fabrication boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 9 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Two Guys Fabrication has 2 USCG recalls on record from 1980 to 1993, affecting 9 boats across 2 models. Both campaigns addressed safety issues: a 1980 noncompliance defect on the 16FT 85 (5 units) and a 1993 level flotation stability problem on the 16' GUIDE SLED (4 units). Any used buyer should verify remedy completion by HIN before purchase.
All Two Guys Fabrication recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800185S7/7/1980NONCOMPLIANCE; #NAME
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
920353S5/5/1993LEVEL FLOTATION; LEVEL FLOTATION STABILITY
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Two Guys Fabrication
- Check the HIN against USCG recall 800185S if you are considering a 16FT 85 model from around 1980
- Check the HIN against USCG recall 920353S if you are considering a 16' GUIDE SLED model from around 1993
- Request documentation proving the recall remedy was completed by an authorized dealer or previous owner
- If the remedy was never performed, negotiate a price reduction or walk away from boats with open safety defects
Frequently asked questions
How many Two Guys Fabrication boats have been recalled?
9 boats across 2 separate USCG campaigns between 1980 and 1993. The affected models are the 16FT 85 (5 units) and the 16' GUIDE SLED (4 units).
What was wrong with the Two Guys Fabrication 16' GUIDE SLED recall?
USCG recall 920353S in May 1993 addressed level flotation stability defects affecting 4 units of the 16' GUIDE SLED model.
Should I avoid buying a used Two Guys Fabrication boat because of recalls?
Not necessarily. Verify whether your specific boat by HIN was included in either the 1980 or 1993 campaign and confirm the remedy was completed before purchase.
How do I check if a Two Guys Fabrication boat was recalled?
Cross reference the hull identification number (HIN) with USCG recall campaigns 800185S and 920353S. Contact the Coast Guard or a marine surveyor if you need help matching the HIN to the affected production runs.