# 33 CFR § 179.05: Manufacturer discovered defects

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.05

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 179.05
- **Heading:** Manufacturer discovered defects
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER S—BOATING SAFETY > PART 179—DEFECT NOTIFICATION

## Text

Each manufacturer who is required to furnish a notice of a defect or failure to comply with a standard or regulation under 46 U.S.C. 4310(b), shall furnish that notice within 30 days after the manufacturer discovers or acquires information of the defect or failure to comply.
[CGD 93-055, 61 FR 13926, Mar. 28, 1996]

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 177.01 § 177.01 Purpose and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-177.01.md)
- [33 CFR § 177.03 § 177.03 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-177.03.md)
- [33 CFR § 177.04 § 177.04 Order of unsafe condition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-177.04.md)
- [33 CFR § 177.05 § 177.05 Action to correct an especially hazardous condition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-177.05.md)
- [33 CFR § 177.07 § 177.07 Other unsafe conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-177.07.md)
- [33 CFR § 177.08 § 177.08 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-177.08.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.01 § 179.01 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.01.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.03 § 179.03 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.03.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.05 § 179.05 Manufacturer discovered defects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.05.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.07 § 179.07 Notice given by “more expeditious means”.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.07.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.09 § 179.09 Contents of notification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.09.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.11 § 179.11 Defects determined by the Commandant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.11.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.13 § 179.13 Initial report to the Commandant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.13.md)
- [33 CFR § 179.15 § 179.15 Follow-up report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-179.15.md)

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