Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V182000 Reported March 15, 2017

Seat and seat belt assembly/fmvss 207,208,209,210

Ride The Ducks International, Llc · N/A · 105 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V182000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Ride The Ducks International, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
105
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 15, 2017
Completion Rate
54.29

Defect 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."

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ride The Ducks International, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V182000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V182000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V182000?

NHTSA recall 17V182000 was issued by Ride The Ducks International, Llc on March 15, 2017. It addresses: Seat and seat belt assembly/fmvss 207,208,209,210. The recall affects approximately 105 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ride The Ducks International, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V182000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.