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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V501000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

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

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.

Recall details

Brand
RIDE THE DUCKS
Model
AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
Manufacturer
Ride The Ducks International, LLC
Lot
1999 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 1997 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 2000 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 2003 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 2005 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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