Ride the Ducks recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Ride the Ducks vehicles, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
- Aug 11, 2017Crash risk1996–2005 Ride the Ducks Amphibious Vehicle — Power Train
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.
17V501000 · 57 units · Ride The Ducks International LLC
- Mar 16, 2017Crash risk1999–2002 Ride the Ducks Amphibious Vehicle — Exterior Lighting
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."
17V164000 · 13 units · Ride The Ducks International LLC
- Mar 15, 2017Crash risk1996–2014 Ride the Ducks Amphibious Vehicle — Seats
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."
17V182000 · 105 units · Ride The Ducks International LLC
- Mar 13, 2017Crash risk1996–2014 Ride the Ducks Amphibious Vehicle — Electrical System
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."
17V165000 · 105 units · Ride The Ducks International LLC