A manufacturer who is informed by the Commandant under 46 U.S.C. § 4310(f) that a boat or associated equipment contains a defect relating to safety or failure to comply with a standard or regulation issued under the authority of 46 U.S.C. § 4302, shall within 30 days of receipt of the information—

(a) Furnish the notification described in 46 U.S.C. § 4310(d) to the persons designated in 46 U.S.C. § 4310(c), or

(b) Provide information to the Commandant by certified mail stating why the manufacturer believes there is no defect relating to safety or failure of compliance.

[CGD 93-055, 61 FR 13926, Mar. 28, 1996]