RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE 2002: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V164000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| RIDE THE DUCKS | AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-04-20 | 2017-03-16 | 2017-03-16 |
Production Dates: 1999-01-01 - 2002-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Ride The Ducks International, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Ride The Ducks International LLC "RTDI" is recalling certain 1999-2002 Stretch Amphibious passenger vehicles. The headlights may have been mounted 56" above the ground instead of being mounted between 22" and 54" above the ground as is required to prevent the headlights from blinding oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
If the headlights are not installed within the required limits, it can cause a decrease in visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
RTDI will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the headlights to the proper height requirements, 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.
