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NHTSARecalled Aug 11, 2017 · #17V501000

Axle Housing may Fracture due to Fatigue

Hazard

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Description

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. A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Axle Housing may Fracture due to Fatigue
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ride The Ducks International, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice