OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
77E008000
Equipment:motorcycle:helmets
Reported May 26, 1977 · AMER. SAFETY EQUIP. CORP.
Summary
THE INVOLVED HELMETS FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS", DUE TO IMPACT ATTENUATION FAILURE AT TEMPERATURES NEAR OR AT 14 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE HELMETS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS FOUND NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HELMETS, BLUELINE GT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE HELMET MAY NOT PROVIDEADEQUATE PROTECTION AND THE USER COULD RECEIVE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
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