OPEN RECALL#810159S· October 29, 1981

THE SPORTS SHOP (F&F) 15' JOHN BOAT (1981) Recall

THE SPORTS SHOP (F&F) issued a recall for 1981 model year affecting 125 units. Check if your specific boat HIN falls in the affected range.

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Recall Details
ManufacturerTHE SPORTS SHOP (F&F)
Product / Model15' JOHN BOAT
Model Years Affected1981
Units Affected125
HIN Prefix (MIC)FFL
Recall DateOctober 29, 1981
StatusOpen — remedy may be available
Recall Number810159S

Defect Description

LEVEL FLOTATION

Which boats are affected?

This recall applies to boats manufactured by THE SPORTS SHOP (F&F). All HINs from this manufacturer begin with the MIC code FFL. Affected model years are 1981. The first 3 characters of your boat's HIN identify the manufacturer — if yours starts with FFL, run a HullScore report to verify your specific serial number against the affected range.

↗ View official USCG recall notice

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