Ride The Ducks recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
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.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle 1996–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V165000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ride The Ducks International LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 13, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 20, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 105
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 1996 to Dec 31, 2014
- Part
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 101
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ride The Ducks recall: Power train Aug 11, 2017
- Ride The Ducks recall: Exterior lighting Mar 16, 2017
- Ride The Ducks recall: Seats Mar 15, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.