USCG MIC: ETW

Bennington Pontoons HIN Decoder & USCG Recall Lookup

Official US Coast Guard registered boat builder: POLARIS IND in ELKHART, IN.

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Official Coast Guard Registry Details

Manufacturer Code (MIC): ETW
Corporate Registration Name: POLARIS IND
Factory Address: 2805 DECIO DRIVE
Headquarters Location: ELKHART, IN

USCG Safety Recall History

Source: US Coast Guard Boating Safety Recall Database

5 Recall Campaign(s)
Campaign ID Model Affected Safety Defect / Problem Date
050077T PONTOON POWER STEERING PUMP HOSE 2008-09-05
040055T ALL SPEAKER FIRE 2008-01-04
060039T PONTOON - I SERIES FUEL TANK LEAK 2007-05-01
070020T PONTOON & DECK BOATS BIMINI TOP MAY BREAK 2015-08-27
07R2594S AZ 240 VENTILATION 2010-09-15

How to Read a Bennington Pontoons Hull Identification Number

If you own or are looking to purchase a Bennington Pontoons boat, the 12-character HIN stamped on the transom contains key manufacturing details. Every genuine hull built by Bennington Pontoons begins with the letters ETW. Here is how each section breaks down:

  • Characters 1–3 (ETW): Identifies Bennington Pontoons as the certified manufacturer registered with the US Coast Guard.
  • Characters 4–8: Unique internal production serial number for that specific boat hull.
  • Character 9: Production month code, where A represents January, B represents February, through L representing December.
  • Character 10: The last digit of the year the boat was manufactured at the facility.
  • Characters 11–12: The official certified model year of the vessel.

For instance, in the sample HIN ETW12345D424, the boat was manufactured by Bennington Pontoons (ETW) in April for the 2024 model year. Always check that the model year decoded matches the boat title and registration card before completing a purchase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Manufacturer Identification Code (MIC) for Bennington Pontoons?

The official US Coast Guard Manufacturer Identification Code (MIC) for Bennington Pontoons is ETW. All hulls manufactured by this facility start with ETW in characters 1 through 3 of the Hull Identification Number.

Where is the HIN located on a Bennington Pontoons boat?

On all Bennington Pontoons boats, the primary 12-character HIN is permanently stamped or molded onto the upper starboard (right-hand) corner of the transom. A secondary hidden HIN is also glassed into an unexposed interior stringer or behind the console to combat boat theft.

How do I decode a Bennington Pontoons Hull Identification Number?

A standard 12-character Bennington Pontoons HIN begins with ETW, followed by a 5-character hull serial number, a 1-character production month letter (A for January through L for December), a 1-digit build year, and a 2-digit model year.

Are there any open US Coast Guard safety recalls on Bennington Pontoons boats?

The US Coast Guard has logged 5 safety recall campaign(s) for Bennington Pontoons (MIC: ETW). Review the recall table on this page to inspect affected models, defects, and campaign numbers.