Ride The Ducks Recall 17V501000: Power Train, Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 17V501000 · announced August 11, 2017 · filed by Ride The Ducks International Llc · 57 units affected
The problem
Ride the Ducks International LLC (RTDI) is recalling certain 1996-2005 "Stretch" Amphibious Passenger Vehicles. Due to excessive fatigue, the front axle housing on the affected vehicles may fracture at the connection point between the knuckle ball and the housing, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
The risk
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
RTDI will notify the company-owned operators and licensors will replace the front axles with one with a coupler welded to the axle, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2017. RTDI customer service can be contacted at 1-417-266-7600. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-859.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1996 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
- 1997 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
- 1998 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
- 1999 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
- 2000 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
- 2001 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
- 2002 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
- 2003 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
- 2004 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
- 2005 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.