Wavecutter Jet Boats recalls
Wavecutter Jet Boats boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 20 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Wavecutter Jet Boats Inc has one USCG recall on record, campaign 971520S from August 1999, affecting 20 units of the AZURA 166 model for safe load and level flotation defects. This is a limited recall footprint from over 25 years ago, but buyers considering a used AZURA 166 should verify remedy completion before purchase. The low unit count suggests either a small production builder or a model specific issue caught early.
All Wavecutter Jet Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
971520S8/26/1999SAFE LOAD; LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Wavecutter Jet Boats
- Cross reference the boat's HIN against USCG campaign 971520S to confirm whether your specific AZURA 166 unit was included in the 1999 recall
- Request documentation from the seller showing the safe load and flotation remedy was completed by an authorized dealer or qualified marine technician
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the flotation system and capacity plate during prepurchase survey, especially on any AZURA 166 from the late 1990s production run
- Contact the builder directly or check with the current owner of the Wavecutter brand to verify recall remedy records if seller documentation is unavailable
Frequently asked questions
How many boat recalls has Wavecutter Jet Boats Inc had
Wavecutter Jet Boats Inc has one USCG recall on record, campaign 971520S issued in August 1999 affecting 20 units of the AZURA 166 model for safe load and level flotation issues.
Which Wavecutter models were recalled
Only the AZURA 166 model was affected by the single Wavecutter recall campaign. No other models appear in USCG recall records.
Is it safe to buy a used Wavecutter boat
The single 1999 recall affecting just 20 AZURA 166 units suggests limited systemic issues, but buyers of that specific model should verify remedy completion and have flotation systems inspected during prepurchase survey.
How do I check if a Wavecutter boat recall was fixed
Decode the HIN to confirm the model and year, then contact the builder or current brand owner with the HIN to request remedy records for campaign 971520S. A marine surveyor can also inspect the flotation system for compliance during survey.