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- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The front axle housing on these amphibious passenger vehicles can crack from fatigue where it connects to the knuckle ball. A fracture could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is a free replacement of the front axle with one that has a coupler welded to it. The manufacturer, Ride the Ducks International, will notify company-owned operators, and licensors will carry out the replacement. Owners and operators should contact Ride the Ducks International customer service at 1-417-266-7600 for details.
This recall supersedes earlier recall 16V-859. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1996199719981999200020012002200320042005 |
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