NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ride The Ducks dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Axle Housing may Fracture due to Fatigue
NHTSA #17V501000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported August 11, 2017 · Ride The Ducks International LLC
Potentially affected: 57 vehicles
Repair completion: 61.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified September 21, 2017 · Vehicles built January 1, 1996 – December 31, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
RTDI will notify the company-owned operators and licensors will replace the front axles with one with a coupler welded to the axle, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2017. RTDI customer service can be contacted at 1-417-266-7600. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-859.
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.
Seat and Seat Belt Assembly/FMVSS 207,208,209,210
NHTSA #17V182000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported March 15, 2017 · Ride The Ducks International LLC
Potentially affected: 105 vehicles
Repair completion: 54.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 20, 2017 · Vehicles built January 1, 1996 – December 31, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Internal Display Lights Incorrect/FMVSS 101
NHTSA #17V165000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported March 13, 2017 · Ride The Ducks International LLC
Potentially affected: 105 vehicles
Repair completion: 82.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 20, 2017 · Vehicles built January 1, 1996 – December 31, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
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