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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Vehicle entries in this campaign

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