Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V501000

Power train: axle assembly

Ride The Ducks International LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-08-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V501000

Power train: axle assembly

Component
Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer
Ride The Ducks International LLC
Vehicles affected
57
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-11
Owners notified
2017-09-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

10 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
RIDE THE DUCKS Amphibious Vehicle2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.