2006 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Seats 2017-03-15 · campaign 17V182000 · 105 vehicles
Defect: 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 2
Risk: If the driver seat, seat belt assemblies, or seat belt anchorages fail to restrain the driver in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: RTDI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seats and seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact RTDI customer service at 1-417-266-7600.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2017-03-13 · campaign 17V165000 · 105 vehicles
Defect: 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 Fe
Risk: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (17)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2014-01-30 · SB 00-01-2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises users to secure portable fire extinguishers that are smaller than the holder to prevent lateral movement and possible chafing of the fire extinguisher.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2013-12-02 · SB 00-17-13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin informs users on how to change the power source for the fuel pumps so that each pump is powered from a separate electrical source.
Equipment 2013-11-25 · SB 00-16-13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides a list of all required emergency equipment to be maintained on board the vehicle.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2013-11-17 · SB 00-06-2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises users on how to replace wheelchair lift hydraulic cylinders.
Equipment 2013-10-01 · SB 00-15-13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin informs users to update vehicle emergency placards and paint window releases red.
Equipment:mechanical 2013-10-01 · SB 00-14-13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises operators to conduct a daily inspection of the axle housing and to replace axle housing
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.