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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 17V164📅 Mar 16, 2017

2000–2002 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

If the headlights are not installed within the required limits, it can cause a decrease in visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V164000
Manufacturer
Ride The Ducks International LLC
Vehicles affected
13
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 20, 2017
Built
Jan 1, 1999 – Dec 31, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V164 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V164?

2000–2002 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle. 13 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ride The Ducks dealer to book the free repair.