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Z North America

Z North America has been building boats with HINs on file from 1940 to 2023. Federal records show 25 recalls and 27 USCG-reported accidents involving Z North America hulls. Popular models include the Hurricane, Inflatable Open, Avon R310.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Hurricane
Known Recalls
25
USCG Accidents
27
Registered Vessels
926
Active Years
1940–2023
MIC Codes
AVB, XDC

Popular Z North America Models

Hurricane(2)Inflatable Open(1)Avon R310(1)Sport/tender(1)360dlx(1)H920(1)Yl380dl(1)Cadet 260(1)Sail(1)Pro 750 Neo Gr(1)Pro Cruise 550(1)Hurricane H743(1)

Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.

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Z North America HINs start with AVB, XDC. Enter any 12-character HIN for a free decode, or upgrade to a Title Report ($19) to check federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.

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Z North America Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 27 USCG-reported incidents involving Z North America vessels from 2009 through 2023. These figures reflect all reported accidents for this make across the U.S. fleet and do not indicate the history of any individual vessel.

3operator inexperience
3improper lookout
3operator inattention
2excessive speed
2force of wake/wave

Z North America Recalls (25)

21CG0004Feb 2021
1752 SC JON (2021)

FLOTATION TEST FOR PERSON

247 units affected
15CG047SDec 2015
1656 CUSTOM JON (SPORT) WO REMOT (2016)

LEVEL FLOTATION

1 units affected
140003TJan 2014
DF250AP & DF300AP

START IN GEAR

329 units affected
110045TNov 2011

STEERING

2,000 units affected
08R2976SJun 2008
PHANTOM SPORTS JON (2008)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

38 units affected
070031TAug 2007
"ATLANTIC, BALTIC, PACIFIC, XM O

DYSFUNCTIONAL

500 units affected
070034TAug 2007
DF300/300Z OUTBOARD MOTOR (2007)

FAILS TO SHIFT ON COMMAND

1,416 units affected
060036TMay 2006
4-STROKE V6 O/B

ENGINE BACKFIRE

8,335 units affected
050074TNov 2005
4-STROKE V6 O/B

ENGINE BACKFIRE

6,634 units affected
050052TAug 2005
"DF200, DF225, & DF250" (2004)

FLYWHEEL MAY BREAK

1,012 units affected
031008TNov 2004
CONCEPT BOOMA 8 (2002)

LEVEL FLOTATION

12 units affected
040111TAug 2004
4-STROKE V6 O/B

ENGINE BACKFIRE

3,307 units affected
030210SDec 2003
MEDLINE 1 & II ET AL (2003)

FUEL SENDER GASKET

155 units affected
010159TSep 2001
DF90 & DF115 OUTBOARDS

LOSS OF GEARSHIFT OPS

2,701 units affected
010060TApr 2001
SY6 BAG & CAN LIFERAFTS (2000)

FIRING PIN CABLE ASSEMBLY

148 units affected

Showing 15 of 25 recalls. Run a HIN check to see recalls specific to your vessel.

How to Identify a Z North America HIN

Every Z North America boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Z North America HINs begin with the manufacturer codes AVB, XDC.

AVBXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Z North America

Z North America is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC codes AVB, XDC. Vessels on file span model years 1940 through 2023. HullScore tracks 926 Z North America vessels in our database, along with 25 manufacturer recalls and 27 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Z North America models include the Hurricane, Inflatable Open, Avon R310, Sport/tender, 360dlx. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Z North America, we recommend running a boat history report. A HullScore Boat History Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen vessel records, maritime liens, salvage history, accidents, casualties, recalls, and USCG documentation status.