Table of Contents:

Overview

USCG Investigation and Action

Warranty Problems

Consumer Safety Defect Report

 

Consumer Safety Defect Report

You may use this online form to report a possible safety defect for a boat or related equipment that is less than 10 years old.

You are encouraged to read the Privacy Notice prior to completing the form.

* Indicates a Required Field
 Owner Information
First Name *  
Middle Initial  
Last Name *  
Telephone (O) * Enter in (xxx) xxx-xxxx format
  (H) * Enter in (xxx) xxx-xxxx format
Address * Important: Enter an address that can be used to obtain additional information.
Suite/Apt
City *  
State *  
Zip Code *  
E-mail * E-mail is the preferred means of communications.
 Boat Information
Manufacturer Name
*
 
Model Year * Record 'Model Year' in 'yyyy' format
Model Name  
Hull ID Hull Identification Number: Twelve character manufacturer serial number on outboard starboard side of transom; also shown on the State registration certificate
Length Feet Inches *
Type
*
Date Purchased Record 'Date Purchased' in 'mm/dd/yyyy' format.
Dealer's Name and Address  
Boat Condition  
Boat Use

 
 *
 Engine Information
Is defect being reported associated with the engine?  
Engine and Drive Manufacturer *  
Model Year * Record 'Model Year' in the 'yyyy' format.
Model Name or Number  
 Propulsion Type








If other, please specify:
 
 Applicable Accident/Incident Information
Defect resulted in accident?  
Number of Injuries  
Number of Fatalities  
Estimated Property Damage Record in the $xx.xx format.
Accident Date Record 'Accident Date' in 'mm/dd/yyyy' format
Accident Location  
Name(s) of Deceased  
Age(s) of the Deceased  
Description of the Accident / Incident  
 Description of the Possible Safety Defect
Please mail copies of any correspondence, repair orders, invoices, marine surveys, photos or sketches that you feel could substantiate the existence of a safety defect. If the possible safety defect is in a component installed or modified by someone other than the boat manufacturer, please so indicate and give details. Mailing address:

    Office of Boating Safety Product Assurance Division (G-OPB-3)
    United States Coast Guard
    2100 Second Street SW
    Washington, DC 20593-0001

Defect Information (Why do you think the boat or component is defective? What part of the boat or component is defective?)
 Other Comments
Provide additional information that may be helpful to the Coast Guard in deciding whether or not this is a safety related defect

Please be sure to click the Submit button to ensure your report is submitted. A confirmation message and your tracking number should appear on your screen. Please record your tracking number, which indicates that you made this submission.


   

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