OPEN RECALL#971507S· May 19, 1997

BOSTON WHALER INC 15' DAUNTLESS (1997) Recall

BOSTON WHALER INC issued a recall for 1997 model year affecting 2,651 units. Check if your specific boat HIN falls in the affected range.

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Recall Details
ManufacturerBOSTON WHALER INC
Product / Model15' DAUNTLESS
Model Years Affected1997
Units Affected2,651
HIN Prefix (MIC)BWC
Recall DateMay 19, 1997
StatusOpen — remedy may be available
Recall Number971507S

Defect Description

SAFE LOAD: PERS WT

Which boats are affected?

This recall applies to boats manufactured by BOSTON WHALER INC. All HINs from this manufacturer begin with the MIC code BWC. Affected model years are 1997. The first 3 characters of your boat's HIN identify the manufacturer — if yours starts with BWC, run a HullScore report to verify your specific serial number against the affected range.

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