Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
RIDE THE DUCKS
Model Of Vehicle
AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
17V501000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Loss Of Vehicle Control Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ride The Ducks International Llc
Start Of Manufacture
19960101
End Of Manufacture
20151231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
57
Date Owners Notified
20170921
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ride The Ducks International, Llc
Date Report Received
20170811