Yacht Service recalls
Yacht Service boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 4 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Yacht Service Inc has one USCG recall on record, campaign 810108S from August 1981, affecting 4 units of the 8 foot OUTBOARD model for capacity labeling on the test boat. This is an exceptionally limited recall history, both in scope and age. For buyers considering a used Yacht Service Inc boat, recall exposure is minimal unless you are specifically looking at an early 1980s 8 foot outboard model.
All Yacht Service recalls
- ⚠ Recall
810108S8/10/1981SAFE LOADING; CAPACITY LAB ON TEST BOAT
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Yacht Service
- If considering an 8 foot OUTBOARD model from the early 1980s, verify the capacity plate is present, legible, and matches USCG requirements for that hull.
- Request the hull identification number and check USCG recall databases to confirm whether that specific unit was among the 4 affected boats.
- Ask the seller for documentation showing the capacity labeling remedy was completed if the boat falls within the recall window.
- For all other Yacht Service Inc models and years, no USCG recalls are on record as of this data.
Frequently asked questions
How many Yacht Service Inc boats have been recalled?
One USCG recall campaign affected 4 units of the 8 foot OUTBOARD model in 1981 for capacity labeling. No other Yacht Service Inc models appear in USCG recall records.
What was the Yacht Service Inc recall for?
Campaign 810108S addressed safe loading capacity labeling on the test boat for the 8 foot OUTBOARD model. The issue was limited to capacity plate compliance, not a structural or safety defect in the hull or systems.
Should I be concerned about Yacht Service Inc recalls when buying used?
Yacht Service Inc has one of the narrowest recall histories in the database, affecting only 4 boats from a single 1981 model. Unless you are purchasing that specific early 1980s 8 foot outboard, recall risk is negligible.
How do I check if a Yacht Service Inc boat was recalled?
Locate the hull identification number, then search the USCG recall database or contact the Coast Guard with the HIN to confirm whether that hull was among the 4 units in the 1981 capacity labeling campaign.