Ride The Ducks International, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V501000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V501000 by Ride The Ducks International, Llc. Affecting 1996-2005 "stretch" amphibious passenger vehicles Includes 57 affected units, Axle Housing may Fracture due to Fatigue, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels1996-2005 "stretch" amphibious passenger vehicles
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.