2001 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2002 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2000 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1999 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published March 16, 2017 · Recall initiated: March 16, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V164000, published March 16, 2017. Recalling firm: Ride The Ducks International, LLC; 2001 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2002 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2000 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1999 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RIDE THE DUCKS
- Model
- AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
- Manufacturer
- Ride The Ducks International, LLC
- Lot
- 2001 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 2002 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 2000 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 1999 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2001 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2002 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2000 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1999 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V164000 on March 16, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RIDE THE DUCKS. Model: AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE.