Recall 17V182000

SEATS

Report Date
20170315
Component
SEATS
Affected Vehicles
19 models

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.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
1996 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
1997 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
1998 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
1999 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
2000 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
2001 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
2002 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
2003 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
2004 RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
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

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.