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Free Boat Recall Alert Registry Initiated

Federal law requires boat builders to issue recall defect notices to original boat owners for a period of ten years after manufacturer. However, there is no requirement to notify subsequent owners of a boat if a recall is issued. BoatU.S. has stepped in fill this gap with its National Recall Alert Registry. This is a free service and boat owners must register with BoatU.S. to participate.
[Posted: 19 April 2003. Source: BC-BRI]
[Reviewed for currency 2004/04/30]