OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

06E073000

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Reported Aug 21, 2006 · KERR LEATHERS, INC.

Summary

CERTAIN KERR POLO MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, MODEL H205, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND DECEMBER 5, 2005. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE IMPACT REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.

Consequence

THE WEARER OF A NONCOMPLIANT HELMET MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED FROM HEAD IMPACTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

KERR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FULL CREDIT FOR THE RECALLED HELMETS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KERR LEATHERS, INC. AT 1-800-994-5377.

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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