Boat Lemon Models

MIC

Number

Company

Model Name

Model Year

Problem

Units

Comments:

ACB

060008T

Alumacraft Boat Co.

Various

2001 - 03

Seat hinge pin

2,290

On certain seats made by Geldert’s LLC the hinge pin may loosen causing the seat back to separate from the seat bottom. Involved are 2001, 2002, 2003 Fisherman 145, Yukon, Lunker, Navigator & Magnum Series boats built between 5/1/01 and 9/30/02

CEC

060009T

BRP, USA Inc.

Evinrude E-Tec

2006

Shift cable tiller kit

380

Shift cable may break away from shift cable sleeve causing loss of boat control. Affected kits are p/n 5006552 and 5007118 for 40, 50, 60 hp engines; p/n 5006188 and 5007116 for 65 JET, 75, 90 hp engines. All are blue in color

RDG

05R0947S

Challenger

SV 30 Offshore

n/a

Fuel system ventilation

Ducts not adequate size for natural ventilation. Exhaust blower did not meet rating requirements. Manufacturer is reported to not have been conducting fuel system pressure test

LVI

04V068T

Livingston Boats, Inc.

14' Livingston

2005

Various

Boats failed these tests: bloatation test for persons capacity, stability test (starboard and port), and level floatation test without weights for persons capacity

RSB

05R1163S

Smoker Craft Inc.

182 Vectra Inboard Boat

2006

Exhaust system

Engine compartment natural exhaust ventilation is insufficient size for the net volume of the compartment and connecting compartments. Other compartment size issues exist. See details in recall.

HPS

040086T

American Honda Motor Co.

BF8A outboard

2004

Flywheel cracks

7250

Some flywheels might have hairline cracks. Over revving or vibration could result in breakage. Serial numbers C-1300327 - BZBC-1800582; BACL-1213392 - BACL-1700048; AND BACS-1210688 - BACS-1700084.

HPS

030118T

American Honda Motor Co.

ARX1200T3, ARX1200N3 & T2

2003

Steering cable

5883

The lock nuts which secure the steering cable holder to the handle bar shaft may not have been tightened correctly and may cause loss of steering, 2003 ARX1200T3 with HINS US-HPSA0001J103 - US-HPS A3429J103; 2003 ARX1200N3 with HINS US-HPSB0001J103 - US-HPSB1087J103; and 2003 ARX1200T2 with HINS US-HPSC0001J103 - US-HPSC1485J103

AGC

040134S

Baja Marine

Outlaw

2005

Electrical System

337

The drive pump feeder wire overcurrent protection is not located within 40 inches of battery source.

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BIY

040124S

Bayliner Marine

180 Bowrider

2004

Overcurrent Protection

63

The fuse for stereo power harness is 12 inches from the power source rather than the 7 inches required by regulation.

BEY

040098T

Beneteau USA

Oceanis 473

2004

Steering Loss

130

The steering axles may slide due to faulty clips, causing loss of steering. HINS: BEY79001L001 - BEY79130D303.

ZZN

040115T

Bombardier

Sea-Doo GTI

2003 2004

Kill switch fails to work

21658

In some circumstances the engine may fail to shut off when the safety lanyard cap is pulled from the post and the engine will continue to run at idle speed.
Models involved are 2003 GTI, 2004 GTI, 2003 GTI LE & 2004 GTI LE

ZZN

040048T

Bombardier

Sea-Doo RXP

2004

Access Cover Hinge

1000

The access cover hinge may separate and hit the operator or a passenger.

CEC

040016T

Bombardier

Evinrude 100 - 250 HP O/B engine

2004

Fuel return manifold leak

978

Fuel return may contain excessive flashing on an elbow that could potentially cause a fuel leak.

CEC

040022T

Bombardier

Sportster Speedster

2004

Steering Cables

492

Sportster LE DI, Sportster 4-TEC, Speedster 200 (models 5797, 5150, 5151, 5160, 5161, 5162, and 5773 steering cables may have insufficient thread engagement in the ball joint located at the steering nozzle.

CTC

050019T

Correct Craft

SV211

2005

Ventilation

282

Manufacturer voluntary recall campaign on a defect they descovered themselves. 282 units of the 2005 model sv211 involved. Serial numbers 59109 to 59384, and 59388 to 59395.

JTC

040106T

Crownline Boats

210LX & 216

2004

Mercury shifter

417

Some screws are missing on the mercury shifter which may result in the throttle cable popping out causing loss of control. The affected models are 210LX (JTC53036I304 through JTC56803G405) & 216LS (no HINs listed).

JTC

040071S

Crownline Boats

Various

2004

Electrical grounding

1291

The ground wire for grounding metal tank is not installed on some boats.

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CFM

03V035S

Custom Fiberglass

Hunter

2004

Basic flotation

Some boats failed tests for level flotation.

FNE

04R0400

Fineline Industries

Cyclone C4

2005

Fuel system

23

(1) Vent hose was Type B2 and was longer than 3.5 ft. Hose must be USCG Type A1 OR A2.
(2) Opening between the fuel tank and the engine compartments exceed 2% of area between the compartments. The natural ventilation system did not have adequate supply and exhaust openings.
(3) The label label for navigation lights is improper.

GLA

050027S

Glastron Boats

DS 215

2005

Fuel system

78

Potential fuel tank puncture exists, may be caused by the drain installation.

GYH

031015T

Hydra-Sports Boats; Gootee's Marine

2004

Level flotation

140

Some boats failed tests for floatation without persons weight and starboard stability. The boats passed when they were re-tested

030100T

Indmar Products (engines used in Skier’s Choice, Mastercraft and Malibu boats)

Various engines

2003

Fuel leak

2575

Improperly crimped ferrules on fuel line may cause weakening of hose and subsequent fuel leak. Engines installed in Skier’s Choice (ISR), Mastercraft (MBC), and Malibu (MB2) boats.

KAW

030142T

Kawasaki Motors

JT-1200 B1

2003

Cooling system

3569

Some 2003 JT1200-B1 PWC may have loose connections on water cooling lines leading from the pump to the engine or exhaust system which could allow engine compartment to fill quickly with water.

MBC

030148T

Mastercraft Boat

2004

Steering Cable

546

The teleflex steering cable may fail.

030158T

Mercury Marine

Various engines

2003

Shift Control

12325

Hairpin cotter connecting shift cable to shift plate may bend open causing loss of shift control. Gas and Diesel engines with the following serial numbers or year: MCM 3.0L w/ serial nos. 0M660437 through 0M67297, MCM 4.3L w/ serial nos. 0M660513 through 0M672849, MCM 4.3 MPI w/ serial nos. 0M660300 through 0M673132, MCM 5.0L w/ serial nos. 0M660300 through 0M672849, MCM 5.0 MPI w/ serial nos. 0M660300 through 0M67284, CM 5.7L w/ serial nos. 0M660000 through 0M672950, MCM 350 MAG MPI w/ serial nos. 0M660000 through 0M672950, MCM 350 MAG MPI HORIZON w/ serial nos. 0M660000 through 0M675950, MCM MX6.2 MPI w/ serial nos. 0M660300 through 0M672971, MCM 6.2 MPI MAG Horizon w/ serial nos. 0M660300 through 0M672971, MCM 496 MAG w/ serial nos. 0M660000 through 0M672006, MCM 496 MAG 3 in. riser w/ serial nos. 0M660000 through 0M667294, MCM 496 MAG 6 in. riser w/ serial nos. 0M660000 through 0M667293, MCM 496 MAG HO w/ serial nos. 0M660000 through 0M667276, MCM D1.7L DTI mid-2003, MCM D2.8L mid 2003, MCM D4.2L mid 2003, D4.2L 230 mid 2003, D4.2L LD mid 2003, D4.2L 300 mid 2003.

050021T

Mercury, Mercruiser

Carburetor leak

1482

The turn-key start carburetor retrofit kits may be lacking a pipe plug, which could result in gas leak. All carb V6 prior to 0W300013; all carb 5.0L prior to 0W00010; all carb MCM 5.7 prior to 0W300755.

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MDN

050024T

Meridian Yachts, Us Marine

2005

Rudder bearing failure

53

The manufacturer reports one failure in the field & two failures due to faulty installation. The company is replacing all 53 stainless steel rudder bearings with silicon bronze.

QVA

03V030S

Patriot Boats International

2050DC

2003

Basic flotation safe loading max wt

Some boats failed tests for basic flotation, safe loading and maximum weight capacity.

PZX

04R0053

Pine River Canoe

Peterborough canoe

2002

Hull ID number

The hull identification number is incorrectly formatted. The character 9 was a number rather than a letter (A-L) for the month built and the character 10 was the letter "F" rather than the number (0-9) for the year built.

PLE

040079T

Polaris Industries

MSX 140

2003 2004

Fuel hose abrasion

4187

The clearance between the fuel return hoses and the fuel injector brackets may be insufficient. Contact may create one or more wear or abrasion points in the hoses, which may allow fuel to leak into the engine compartment. This creates a possibility of fire or explosion if an ignition source is present.

XRC

031008T

Boaters Marine, Ritz Camera Ctrs (Parent Company)

Concept Booma 8

2002

Level flotation

Some boats failed tests for safe loading and maximum persons weight capacities.

PIO

040139S

Sea Pro Boats

SV 1900 Bay Boat

2004

Level flotation

518

Inadequate flotation

SER

031012T

Sea Ray Boats

185 Sport BR/OB

2004

Level flotation, basic flotation

Some units failed tests for level flotation after presoak, starboard stability, port stability, and level floatation without persons weight. Boats passed when re-tested.

STR

05R0466

Starcraft Marine

Aurora 2000 I/O

2005

Ventilation

556

(1) The natural supply and the exhaust ventilation area should be a minimum of 12.96 sq. in. each. Two 3-inch supply openings and two 3-inch exhaust hoses were installed for an aggregate supply opening of 14.2 sq. in. and an aggregate exhaust opening of 14.2 sq. in. However, decorative grills installed on both the supply and the exhaust openings reduced this area from 14.2 sq. in. to 8.3 sq.in.
(2) An opening in the bulkhead and the deck located between the fuel tank and the engine compartments exceeded 2% of that bulkhead and deck area.

SSU

040112T

Tiara Yachts

Tiara 3600

2004 2005

Seat assembly

72

The seat assembly comes loose from the slide adjustment mechanism due to short screws.

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BUJ

030015T

Tracker Marine

Bass Buggy 18 and others

2003

Gas leak

762

Fuel feed fitting installed incorrectly and may cause a gas leak. Bass buggy 18 made on or after 9/3/02 thru 2/25/03 and fishin barge 21, fishin barge 25, freedom 220 DLX Fish (220F), & Freedom 24 DLX Fish (240F) made on or after 8/10/02 thru 2/25/03.

THM

040123S

Trophy Sportfishing Boats

2103 Center Console

2004

Wiring fire hazard

385

The positive may be on the wrong side of the breaker and the breaker is the wrong amperage rating. Possible fire hazard.

FSF

04V042T

Water Moccasin Boats

140-D-S

2005

Level flotation

Some units failed tests for level floatation after presoak, starboard stability, port stability, and level floatation without persons weight.

050026S

Westerbeke

Generators

Various

Toggle switch

Westerbeke reported a non-compliant toggle switch on various models of generators that could result in the accumulation of combustible fuel vapors in the back of the switch.

YAM

030115T

Yamaha Motor Corp USA

SR230 Sport Boat

2003

Fuel hose clamp

452

Incorrect hose clamps may have been used on the fuel tank vent hose and fuel tank check value. Also the check value may have burrs on its fittings, preventing proper sealing. This may result in fuel leakage which could lead to fire or explosion. This involves Model Year 2003 SR 230 (SRT1000-B, C-B) Sport Boats. HINS: (SRT100-B) YAMCN101C303 - YAMCN545F303 & (SRT1000C-B) YAMCN146D303 - YAMCN432F303.

YAM

030208T

Yamaha Motor Corp USA

SJ700B-C (Superjet)

2004

Fuel Leak

150

Fuel could leak from the fuel tank into the engine compartment due to a possible pinhole in the fuel tank wall.

YAM

040065T

Yamaha Motor Corp USA

FX1100 FX1100A

2004

Wiring Harness

1579

The main wiring harness may not be properly secured, allowing it to rub against the motor mount until insulation is worn through; possibility of fire or explosion exists if fuel or vapor source is present.