OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

86E008000

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Reported May 1, 1986 · FLORIDA SAFETY PRODUCTS

Summary

THE QUICK RELEASE CHIN STRAP FAILED TO MEET THE RETENTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE INABILITY FOR THE HELMET TO REMAIN ON THE MOTORCYCLIST DURING AN ACCIDENT INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF SERIOUS HEAD INJURIES.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

HELMETS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED TO CONFORM WITH FMVSS NO. 218.

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: HELMET; MODEL HT90II.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

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