How many recalls does Outboard have?

Outboard has 16 federal recalls on record as of April 2026. Common models affected include the Roughneck.

How do I check a Outboard boat's history?

Enter the boat's 12-character HIN on HullScore.com. Outboard HINs start with OMC or TBD. A free preview shows basic decode info. A Title Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.

What are common issues with Outboard boats?

Outboard has 16 recalls on file, including recalls affecting the SUN CRUISER PONTOON BOATS. With 0 USCG-reported accidents, the most common contributing factors are none; not at fault and operator inattention. Run a HIN check for vessel-specific history.

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Manufacturer Profile · 1933 to 2009

Outboard

Outboard has been building boats with HINs on file from 1933 to 2009. There are 16 federal recalls on file for Outboard vessels. Popular models include the Roughneck, Pontoon, Jon.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Roughneck

Known Recalls

USCG Accidents

Registered Vessels

Active Years

1933–2009

MIC Codes

OMC, TBD

Popular Outboard Models

Roughneck(4)Pontoon(3)Jon(3)Suncruiser(3)170(2)Bt(2)24(1)185(1)1900(1)1991(1)Big Jon Mvb(1)Th19 Deckboat(1)

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

Check a Outboard Boat

Outboard HINs start with OMC, TBD. 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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Outboard Recalls (16)

010104TAug 2001

SUN CRUISER PONTOON BOATS

FUEL TANK LEAKS

212 units affected

990030TMar 1999

SUZUKI DF60/70 & JOHNSON/EVINRUD

O/B GEAR CHANGE LINKAGE

3,438 units affected

960125TNov 1998

25 & 35 HP OUTBOARD MOTORS

TILT LOCK NUT TORQUE

1,746 units affected

980066TMay 1998

40 & 50 HP OUTBOARDS (1998)

MOTOR SUPPORT BRACKET

172 units affected

950052TMay 1997

EVINRUDE/JOHNSON

NO START-IN-GEAR (EXPORT

61 units affected

961488SMar 1997

15' SPORTBOAT (1994)

LEVEL FLOTATION

544 units affected

961493SFeb 1997

JAVELIN (SEE NEXT PAGE) (1996)

LEVEL FLOTATION

3,270 units affected

961454SSep 1996

1960 HUSKY (1996)

HORSEPOWER

72 units affected

950283TSep 1995

"STRATOS, JAVELIN, HYDRA S" (1991)

JACK PLATES

1,022 units affected

950194TSep 1995

LOWE DECK & PONTOON BOATS

FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS

900 units affected

950071TJun 1995

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING WHEELS BREAK

1,069 units affected

930075SJul 1993

1784 TC ALUMINUM FISH (1993)

LEVEL FLOTATION STABILITY

74 units affected

930082SJun 1993

SEA NYMPH FM 161 (1993)

LEVEL FLOATION STABILITY

1,882 units affected

920193TFeb 1992

84-86 LOWE & SEA NYMPH (1986)

SEAT SPIDER

13,303 units affected

920002SJan 1992

232 CROWNE (1992)

NON IGNITION PROTECTED

48 units affected

Showing 15 of 16 recalls. Run a HIN check to see recalls specific to your vessel.

How to Identify a Outboard HIN

Every Outboard boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Outboard HINs begin with the manufacturer codes OMC, TBD.

OMCXXXXXXXXX

MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Outboard

Outboard is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC codes OMC, TBD. Vessels on file span model years 1933 through 2009. HullScore tracks 0 Outboard vessels in our database, along with 16 manufacturer recalls and 0 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Outboard models include the Roughneck, Pontoon, Jon, Suncruiser, 170. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Outboard, 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.