RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE 1997: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V501000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| RIDE THE DUCKS | AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-09-21 | 2017-08-11 | 2017-08-15 |
Production Dates: 1996-01-01 - 2015-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Ride The Ducks International, LLC
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 57
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
