Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 11, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ride The Ducks International, LLC recalls 1996–2005 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle

Recall number

17V501000

Brand / firm

Ride The Ducks

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 57 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.