RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE 2000: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V182000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| RIDE THE DUCKS | AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-04-20 | 2017-03-15 | 2017-03-20 |
Production Dates: 1996-01-01 - 2014-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Ride The Ducks International, LLC
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 105
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207
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."
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.
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.
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.
