Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 17V-164 · 1999–2002 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
Ride The Ducks International LLC recall 17V-164 covers 13 1999–2002 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 31% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V164000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ride The Ducks International LLC (RTDI) is recalling certain 1999-2002 Stretch Amphibious passenger vehicles. The headlights may have been mounted 56" above the ground instead of being mounted between 22" and 54" above the ground as is required to prevent the headlights from blinding oncoming traffic. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
If the headlights are not installed within the required limits, it can cause a decrease in visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
RTDI will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the headlights to the proper height requirements, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact RTDI customer service at 1-417-266-7600.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
31%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1999 to December 31, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.