OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
12E024000
Equipment:motorcycle:helmets
Reported Jun 27, 2012 · SUPER SEER CORPORATION
Summary
SUPER SEER CORPORATION (SUPER SEER) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, MODELS S1602, S1602V, S1608, AND S1608V. ONLY THE EXTRA LARGE SIZE HELMETS ARE BEING RECALLED. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PENETRATION AND RETENTION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF THE HELMET MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
SUPER SEER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT HELMETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUPER SEER CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-303-674-6663.
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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