RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE 1998: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : RIDE THE DUCKS | Model : AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1996-01-01 - 2005-12-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V859000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-12-14 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-11-29 | Date Added to Database: 2016-11-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ride The Ducks International LLC | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 57 | ||
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Summary:
Ride the Ducks International LLC "RTDI" is recalling certain model year 1996-2005 "Stretch" Amphibious Passenger Vehicles. Due to excessive fatigue, the 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. |
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Consequence:
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
RTDI will notify the company-owned operators and licensors and will strengthen the connection at the knuckle housing ball and the axle housing, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. RTDI customer service can be contacted at 1-417-266-7600. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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