OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
85E020000
Equipment:motorcycle:helmets
Reported Jun 3, 1985 · VETTER FAIRING CO.
Summary
FAILURE TO MEET FMVSS 218 S5.1 IMPACT ATTENUATION, AND S5.3 RETENTION SYSTEM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE TO MEET THE IMPACT REQUIREMENTS AND FAILURE OF RETAINING THE HELMET ON THE RIDER IN AN ACCIDENT REDUCES THE PROTECTIVE ASPECTS OF THE HELMET AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
NEW HELMETS THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE FURNISHED TO CONSUMERS.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: MOTORCYCLE PROTECTIVE HELMET.SYSTEM: MOTORCYCLE HELMET.
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