OPEN RECALL#980145T· August 24, 1998

U.S. COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS BY (1997) Recall

U.S. COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS issued a recall for 1997 model year affecting 1,162 units. Check if your specific boat HIN falls in the affected range.

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Recall Details
ManufacturerU.S. COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS
Product / ModelBY
Model Years Affected1997
Units Affected1,162
HIN Prefix (MIC)HQZ
Recall DateAugust 24, 1998
StatusOpen — remedy may be available
Recall Number980145T

Defect Description

FUEL PUMP INLET FITTING

Which boats are affected?

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

↗ View official USCG recall notice

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