NHTSA Recall 17V182000: Seats and 3 other components
Ride The Ducks International LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 105 vehicles. It affects 1996–2014 Ride the Ducks Amphibious Vehicle.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V182000 |
|---|---|
| Components | SEATS; SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE; SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | March 15, 2017 |
| Owner notification | April 20, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V182000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ride the Ducks Amphibious Vehicle | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.