HullScore › Recalls › U.S. COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS OPEN RECALL #980173T · October 27, 1998
U.S. COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS 4.5 BCGTC 4.5 BCGTE 7.2 BCTGE & Recall U.S. COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS issued a recall affecting 1,600 units. Check if your specific boat HIN falls in the affected range.
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Manufacturer U.S. COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS
Product / Model 4.5 BCGTC 4.5 BCGTE 7.2 BCTGE &
Units Affected 1,600
HIN Prefix (MIC) HQZ
Recall Date October 27, 1998
Status Open — remedy may be available
Recall Number 980173T
Defect Description ELECTRICAL - SHORT
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 . 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.
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