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HighNHTSA·17V165000·Announced 2017-03-13

Ride The Ducks Recalls Amphibious Vehicles for Instrument Cluster Defect

Ride The Ducks International LLC is recalling 1996-2014 amphibious vehicles because the instrument cluster fails to properly illuminate turn signal and high beam indicators, potentially increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could increase the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ride The Ducks International LLC (RTDI) is recalling certain 1996-2014 Stretch Amphibious Passenger and Truck Amphibious Passenger vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the instrument cluster where the associated symbols for turn signals and high beam lights do not illuminate correctly when these systems are in use; instead, only a solid color is lit. Additionally, the indicator for the windshield wiping system does not illuminate when the vehicle's headlights are activated. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

The defect poses a safety risk because if the instrument panel does not display the correct telltale indicators, the vehicle operator may not recognize that the turn signals or high beam headlights are activated. This lack of clear feedback could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
Brand
RIDE THE DUCKS
Manufacturer
Ride The Ducks International LLC
Category
Vehicle — Amphibious Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
105

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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