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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V501000

2005 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1999 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1997 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2000 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2003 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1996 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2004 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2002 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2001 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1998 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle — Power train: axle assembly

Published August 15, 2017 · Recall initiated: August 11, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V501000, published August 15, 2017 and initiated August 11, 2017. Recalling firm: Ride The Ducks International, LLC; 2005 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1999 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1997 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2000 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2003 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1996 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2004 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2002 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2001 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1998 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle — Power train: axle assembly.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
RIDE THE DUCKS
Model
AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
Manufacturer
Ride The Ducks International, LLC
Lot
2005 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 1999 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 1997 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 2000 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 2003 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 1996 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 2004 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 2002 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 2001 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 1998 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2005 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1999 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1997 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2000 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2003 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1996 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2004 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2002 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 2001 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1998 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle — Power train: axle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V501000 on August 15, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)