RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE 2000: SEATS

General Information

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

Summary

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."

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.

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.