2000 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle recalls and problems
The 2000 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Ride The Ducks dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle recalls
Recall 17V-501: Power Train
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.
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.
Recall 17V-164: Exterior Lighting
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."
Risk: If the headlights are not installed within the required limits, it can cause a decrease in visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Recall 17V-182: Seats, Seat Belts
Problem: Ride The Ducks International LLC (RTDI) is recalling certain 1996-2014 Stretch Amphibious and Truck Amphibious passenger vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with 'Captain's Chair'-style driver's seats and non-retractable lap belt seat belt assemblies. The seats, seat belt assemblies and seat belt anchorage systems may not adequately secure the driver in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems", 208, "Occupant Crash Protection", 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies", and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: If the driver seat, seat belt assemblies, or seat belt anchorages fail to restrain the driver in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: RTDI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seats and seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact RTDI customer service at 1-417-266-7600.
Recall 17V-165: Electrical System
Problem: Ride The Ducks International LLC (RTDI) is recalling certain 1996-2014 Stretch Amphibious Passenger and Truck Amphibious Passenger vehicles. The instrument cluster does not illuminate the associated symbol when the vehicles' turn signals or high beam lights are in use, instead only a solid color is lit. Additionally, the indicator for the windshield wiping system is not illuminated when the vehicle's headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: If the instrument panel does not illuminate correct telltale displays for the turn signals or high beam headlights, the vehicle operator may not recognize that the systems are been activated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: RTDI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel telltales and controls, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact RTDI customer service at 1-417-266-7600.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle: 17V-501 (power train), 17V-164 (exterior lighting), 17V-182 (seats, seat belts), 17V-165 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Ride The Ducks recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ride The Ducks dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.