Power train: axle assemblyRecall 17V-501 · 1996–2005 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
Ride The Ducks International LLC recall 17V-501 covers 57 1996–2005 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 11, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V501000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.