Yar Craft recalls
Yar Craft boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 52 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Yar Craft Inc has 2 USCG recalls on record, affecting 52 boats total across two models from the 1990s and early 2000s. Both campaigns involved level flotation defects, with one also citing horsepower issues on the 1778 WALLEYE WINNEBAGO. A used buyer should verify that any 1785 WRANGLER DC or 1778 WALLEYE WINNEBAGO from that era received the manufacturer remedy before purchase.
All Yar Craft recalls
- ⚠ Recall
021067S9/30/2002LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
961467S8/12/1997HORSEPOWER; LEVEL FLOTATION
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What to check before you buy a used Yar Craft
- Decode the HIN to confirm the model year and check it against the recalled production dates for campaigns 021067S and 961467S.
- Request documentation from the seller showing that flotation and horsepower defects (if applicable) were remedied by an authorized dealer.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the flotation foam and horsepower rating plate during the prepurchase survey, especially on 1785 and 1778 models built between 1996 and 2002.
- Contact Yar Craft Inc or the USCG recall hotline with the HIN to confirm whether the boat was included in either campaign and whether the remedy was completed.
Frequently asked questions
How many Yar Craft boats have been recalled?
52 units across 2 campaigns: 48 units of the 1785 WRANGLER DC (2002) and 4 units of the 1778 WALLEYE WINNEBAGO (1997).
What was wrong with the recalled Yar Craft boats?
Both recalls involved level flotation defects that could affect buoyancy. The 1997 campaign also cited horsepower issues on the 1778 WALLEYE WINNEBAGO.
Should I avoid buying a used Yar Craft because of recalls?
Not necessarily. The recalls affected only 52 boats from specific model years. Verify the HIN, confirm the remedy was performed, and have a surveyor inspect the flotation system before purchase.
How do I check if a specific Yar Craft boat was recalled?
Decode the HIN to identify the model and year, then cross reference it with USCG campaigns 021067S (1785 WRANGLER DC, 2002) and 961467S (1778 WALLEYE WINNEBAGO, 1997). Contact the USCG or the manufacturer with the HIN for confirmation.