RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE 1999: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V165000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| RIDE THE DUCKS | AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-04-20 | 2017-03-13 | 2017-03-16 |
Production Dates: 1996-01-01 - 2014-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Ride The Ducks International, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 105
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 101
Ride The Ducks International LLC "RTDI" is recalling certain 1996-2014 Stretch Amphibious Passenger and Truck Amphibious Passenger vehicles. The instrument cluster does not illuminate the associated symbol when the vehicles' turn signals or high beam lights are in use, instead only a solid color is lit. Additionally, the indicator for the windshield wiping system is not illuminated when the vehicle's headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 101, "Control and Displays."
If the instrument panel does not illuminate correct telltale displays for the turn signals or high beam headlights, the vehicle operator may not recognize that the systems are been activated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
RTDI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel telltales and controls, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact RTDI customer service at 1-417-266-7600.
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.
