Carolina Skiff Boat Recalls

7 US Coast Guard recall campaigns are on record for Carolina Skiff covering model years 1996–2025. 2 of them are still marked unresolved in the Coast Guard's records.

What this list can and cannot tell you. The Coast Guard records a recall against the manufacturer and model year — it does not publish the hull numbers each campaign covers. So this page tells you a recall exists for Carolina Skiff; it is a reason to investigate, never a verdict that a particular boat is or is not affected. Confirm with the manufacturer or a dealer using your own hull number.
Recall #Model(s)Model year UnitsOpenedStatus
26CG0007 E18 JVX 18CC 2025 340 04/13/2026 Unresolved
23CG0012 JLS 178 CC 2023 255 07/19/2023 Unresolved
18CG132S JV 13 TILLER 2017 118 05/21/2018 ✔ Closed
18CG123S 16 JVX CC 2018 1565 01/30/2018 ✔ Closed
14CG004 CAROLINA SKIFF 17 DLX 2014 351 09/05/2014 ✔ Closed
961484s LIL JON 12 1996 192 12/12/1996 ✔ Closed
961475s V1965 19' OPEN FISHERMAN 1997 511 11/12/1996 ✔ Closed

Check a specific boat. Enter its 12-character hull identification number and the decoder will tell you the builder, the year it was made, and whether any Coast Guard recall matches that builder and model year.

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Recalls by other manufacturers

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Frequently asked questions

Does a recall mean this boat is unsafe?

No. A recall campaign is filed against a manufacturer and model year, not against individual hulls. It means a defect was reported for that builder's boats in that year, and it is a reason to ask the manufacturer or a dealer about your specific hull number.

How many Carolina Skiff recalls are still open?

2 of the 7 campaigns on this page are marked unresolved by the Coast Guard. "Closed" means the Coast Guard considers the campaign complete, not that every boat was repaired.

How do I check my own boat?

Use the free HIN decoder. It reads your hull number, identifies the builder and model year, and flags any recall on record that matches.