Recall 17V182000: 2005–2014 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Mar 15, 2017
Vehicles affected
105
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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."

The 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.

The 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.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2005 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
  • 2006 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
  • 2007 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
  • 2008 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
  • 2009 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
  • 2010 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
  • 2011 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
  • 2012 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
  • 2013 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle
  • 2014 Ride The Ducks Amphibious Vehicle

Details

NHTSA campaign
17V182000
Manufacturer
Ride The Ducks International LLC
Owner letters
Apr 20, 2017
Components
Seat belts (Seats & Seat Belts); Seat belts:front:anchorage (Seats & Seat Belts); Seat belts:front:buckle assembly (Seats & Seat Belts); Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology