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.
Ride The Ducks International – Axle Housing may Fracture due to Fatigue
| Report Received Date | 08/11/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V501000 |
| Consequence Summary | A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 57 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V501000) |
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