Vehicle recall 17V501000 · August 11, 2017

1996-2005 Ride the Ducks Amphibious Vehicle

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 17V501000
Reported to NHTSA: August 11, 2017
Filed by: Ride The Ducks International LLC
Owner notification: September 21, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected: 57
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Axle assembly

Recall 17V501000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Ride the Ducks Amphibious Vehicle (1996-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996

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