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American Honda Motor Co

American Honda Motor Co has been building boats with HINs on file from 1999 to 2021. Federal records show 27 recalls and 249 USCG-reported accidents involving American Honda Motor Co hulls. Popular models include the Aquatrax, Pwc, Aqua Trax.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Aquatrax
Known Recalls
27
USCG Accidents
249
Registered Vessels
750
Active Years
1999–2021
MIC Code
HPS

Popular American Honda Motor Co Models

Aquatrax(35)Pwc(25)Aqua Trax(9)Aquatrax R-12x(6)F-12x(5)F12x(5)Aquatrax F-12x(4)R-12x(3)Aquatrax Turbo(3)Arx1200t2(3)Aquatrax R12(3)R-12(3)

Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.

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American Honda Motor Co HINs start with HPS. Enter any 12-character HIN for a free decode, or upgrade to a Title Report ($19) to check federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.

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American Honda Motor Co Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 249 USCG-reported incidents involving American Honda Motor Co vessels from 2009 through 2023. These figures reflect all reported accidents for this make across the U.S. fleet and do not indicate the history of any individual vessel.

28excessive speed
24operator inexperience
20navigation rules violation
15excessive speed
15navigation rules violation

American Honda Motor Co Recalls (27)

23MF0502Jan 2023
2,689 units affected
170016TNov 2017
BF 115 TO BF 250

FUEL SYSTEM

2,542 units affected
170001TJan 2017
BF-250 (2016)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

346 units affected
140004TFeb 2014
ARX1200

FUEL SYSTEM

53,956 units affected
110026SApr 2011
"BF2D, BF5A, BF225A, BF200A" (2011)
1,407 units affected
08R2664SJan 2008
S8 SEPTER WAKE BOARD (2008)

FUEL SYSTEM

5 units affected
070050TNov 2007
BF15D & BF20D

FUEL SYSTEM

19,454 units affected
070034TAug 2007
DF300/300Z OUTBOARD MOTOR (2007)

FAILS TO SHIFT ON COMMAND

1,416 units affected
070012TApr 2007
BF135A & BF150A (2005)

SHIFT ARM MAY FRACTURE

9,666 units affected
060036TMay 2006
4-STROKE V6 O/B

ENGINE BACKFIRE

8,335 units affected
050074TNov 2005
4-STROKE V6 O/B

ENGINE BACKFIRE

6,634 units affected
050052TAug 2005
"DF200, DF225, & DF250" (2004)

FLYWHEEL MAY BREAK

1,012 units affected
050044TAug 2005
ARX1200

STEERING CABLES DAMAGED

84 units affected
040111TAug 2004
4-STROKE V6 O/B

ENGINE BACKFIRE

3,307 units affected
040110TJul 2004
PWCS

STEERING CABLE BRACKET

17,762 units affected

Showing 15 of 27 recalls. Run a HIN check to see recalls specific to your vessel.

How to Identify a American Honda Motor Co HIN

Every American Honda Motor Co boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. American Honda Motor Co HINs begin with the manufacturer code HPS.

HPSXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About American Honda Motor Co

American Honda Motor Co is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code HPS. Vessels on file span model years 1999 through 2021. HullScore tracks 750 American Honda Motor Co vessels in our database, along with 27 manufacturer recalls and 249 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered American Honda Motor Co models include the Aquatrax, Pwc, Aqua Trax, Aquatrax R-12x, F-12x. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and personal watercrafts.

Before purchasing a used American Honda Motor Co, we recommend running a boat history report. A HullScore Boat History Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen vessel records, maritime liens, salvage history, accidents, casualties, recalls, and USCG documentation status.