USCG MIC: HQZ

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters HIN Decoder & USCG Recall Lookup

Official US Coast Guard registered boat builder: U.S. COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS in WASHINGTON, DC.

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Official Coast Guard Registry Details

Manufacturer Code (MIC): HQZ
Corporate Registration Name: U.S. COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS
Factory Address: 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.,
Headquarters Location: WASHINGTON, DC

USCG Safety Recall History

Source: US Coast Guard Boating Safety Recall Database

40 Recall Campaign(s)
Campaign ID Model Affected Safety Defect / Problem Date
20SD0002 HYDRAULIC HOSE DYNAMIC INSTABILITY 2022-03-08
150002T Hull-wide / Various SPEAKER MOUNTING BRACKET 2020-02-11
120043T X-66 TILT STEERING ASSY STEERING 2020-02-06
100023T QSM11 Federal safety notice on file. 2020-12-02
110031T VOLVO 8.1L ENGINE; GASOLINE 2013-01-02
100004T """3.0 GLP-J 4.3 GL-J 4.3 GL-F"""
110029T 0540 0580 0582 1319 FUEL SYSTEM 2012-04-08
070027T """CT600 CT900 SP600
980173T 4.5 BCGTC 4.5 BCGTE 7.2 BCTGE & ELECTRICAL - SHORT 1999-11-01
970059T Hull-wide / Various FAULTY FLAME ARRESTOR 1998-05-06
020154T INFLATABLE PFDS SEE BELOW INFLATION UNIT 1970-01-01
090021T EVINRUDE E-TEC VAPOR SEPARATOR 2012-05-21
090008T 3.0GXI GASOLINE MARINE ENGINES FUEL SYSTEM 2012-02-29
960084S RG 065 2N & RG 065 2S ELECTRICAL - IGN PROTECT 1998-05-27
000085T HJ-212 & HJ-213 WATER JETS STEERING 2000-05-16
960054T Hull-wide / Various FUEL PUMP RETURN FITTING 1998-09-14
050039T EVINRUDE OUTBOARD FUEL INJECTOR FASTENER 2010-04-29
080046T 3.0GLP-J; 4.3GL-J; AND 4.3GL-JF CARB FLOAT BOWL SCREWS 2017-12-19
080040T OPTIMAX AND EFI OUTBOARD LOSS OF SHIFT CONTROL 2015-04-13
080041T VERADO L4 AND L6 POWER STEERING FUSE 2020-01-17
970126T BY MODELS SEE REMARKS FUEL PUMP LEAK 1998-02-28
980145T BY FUEL PUMP INLET FITTING 1998-08-24
090017T ZEUS 3500 AND 3800 POD CLAMP RING BOLTS 2009-05-14
980122T MERCURY & MARINER OUTBOARDS FLYWHEEL BOLT 2001-06-19
050026S GENERATOR TOGGLE SWITCH 2008-05-30
070039T VARIOUS FUEL SYSTEM 2008-05-20
080023T 70 HP & 90 HP TLDI MODELS FUEL SYSTEM 2011-08-20
980020T JOHNSON & EVINRUDE O/B'S STEERING 2000-08-14
060052T EVINRUDE E-TEC FUEL FILTER 2010-04-29
090005T VARIOUS DTS COMMAND MODULE FAULT 2020-01-17
090004T MERCRUISER HI-PERFOMRANCE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION 2020-01-17
060097T 25/30 EFI 4-STROKE OUTBOARD THROTTLE MAY STICK 2014-10-15
190048T Hull-wide / Various FUEL SYSTEM 2022-12-30
000197T HJ-212 AND HJ-213 STEERING 2000-08-30
100020T 600/700 SCI ELECTRICAL 2010-08-24
090049S """E-TEC DPL DEL DRL
960097T FUEL INJECTORS ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS 1999-06-30
070045T HOLLEY CARBURETORS CARBURETOR CORROSION 2017-12-19
080039S TILLER KIT 75-115 HP OUTBOARD START IN GEAR 2011-07-25
970007T GAS POWERED GENERATORS SEE REMAR IGNITION PROTECTION - 1998-06-19

How to Read a U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Hull Identification Number

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

  • Characters 1–3 (HQZ): Identifies U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters 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 HQZ12345D424, the boat was manufactured by U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (HQZ) 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 U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters?

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

Where is the HIN located on a U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters boat?

On all U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters 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 U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Hull Identification Number?

A standard 12-character U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters HIN begins with HQZ, 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 U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters boats?

The US Coast Guard has logged 40 safety recall campaign(s) for U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (MIC: HQZ). Review the recall table on this page to inspect affected models, defects, and campaign numbers.