Wright Brothers recalls
Wright Brothers boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 21 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Wright Brothers Corp has one recorded U.S. Coast Guard recall: campaign 800099S from April 1980, which addressed a noncompliance issue affecting 21 units of the 14FT SPORTSMAN model. This represents a minimal recall footprint for the builder. Buyers of used Wright Brothers Corp boats should verify whether their specific hull was part of this campaign and confirm remedy completion.
All Wright Brothers recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800099S4/4/1980NONCOMPLIANCE; #NAME
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Wright Brothers
- Decode the HIN to confirm the model year and verify whether the boat falls within the 1980 production run affected by campaign 800099S.
- Request documentation from the seller showing that any applicable recall remedy was completed.
- Check the USCG recall database directly using the HIN to identify any unremedied campaigns tied to the specific hull.
- Consider a prepurchase survey that includes inspection of the hull identification number and verification of compliance with all safety campaigns.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does Wright Brothers Corp have?
Wright Brothers Corp has one recorded USCG recall, campaign 800099S from 1980, affecting 21 units of the 14FT SPORTSMAN model.
What was recalled on Wright Brothers Corp boats?
The 1980 recall addressed a noncompliance issue on the 14FT SPORTSMAN model, though specific remedy details are not listed in the USCG database.
Should I avoid buying a Wright Brothers Corp boat because of recalls?
A single campaign from 1980 affecting 21 units is a minimal recall history. Focus on verifying whether your specific hull was affected and remedied.
How do I know if my Wright Brothers Corp boat was recalled?
Decode the HIN to confirm the model and year, then cross reference with campaign 800099S to see if it falls within the affected 14FT SPORTSMAN units from 1980.