OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
06E031000
Equipment:motorcycle:helmets
Reported Apr 18, 2006 · HJC AMERICA, INC.
Summary
CERTAIN MEDIUM SIZE Z1R METRO MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MANUFACTURED JANUARY 15, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
HJC AMERICA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HELMETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HJC AMERICA AT 562-407-2186.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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