Defect Description For Recall
Ride The Ducks International Llc (Rtdi) Is Recalling Certain 1996-2014 Stretch Amphibious Passenger And Truck Amphibious Passenger Vehicles. The Instrument Cluster Does Not Illuminate The Associated Symbol When The Vehicles’ Turn Signals Or High Beam Lights Are In Use, Instead Only A Solid Color Is Lit. Additionally, The Indicator For The Windshield Wiping System Is Not Illuminated When The Vehicle’S Headlights Are Activated. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 101, “Control And Displays.”
Make Of Vehicle
RIDE THE DUCKS
Model Of Vehicle
AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
17V165000
Component Description
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Effect Of Defect
If The Instrument Panel Does Not Illuminate Correct Telltale Displays For The Turn Signals Or High Beam Headlights, The Vehicle Operator May Not Recognize That The Systems Are Been Activated, Potentially Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Rtdi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Instrument Panel Telltales And Controls, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 20, 2017. Owners May Contact Rtdi Customer Service At 1-417-266-7600.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ride The Ducks International Llc
Start Of Manufacture
19960101
End Of Manufacture
20141231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
105
Date Owners Notified
20170420
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ride The Ducks International, Llc
Date Report Received
20170313
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
101