The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V182000·Announced 2017-03-15

Ride The Ducks Recalls Amphibious Vehicles Due to Seat Belt Defect

Ride The Ducks International LLC is recalling 1996-2014 amphibious vehicles because driver seats and seat belts may not secure occupants in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where seat belts may fail to restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English 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 a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) numbers 207, 208, 209, and 210.

If the driver seat, seat belt assemblies, or seat belt anchorages fail to restrain the driver in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. The recall began on April 20, 2017.

RTDI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seats and seat belt assembly free of charge. Owners may contact RTDI customer service at 1-417-266-7600 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RIDE THE DUCKS AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
Brand
RIDE THE DUCKS
Manufacturer
Ride The Ducks International LLC
Category
Vehicle — Amphibious Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
105

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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