OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
97E034000
Equipment:motorcycle:helmets
Reported Oct 14, 1997 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLE HALF HELMETS, PART NOS. 98070-97V, 98037-97V, 98038-97V, 98039-97V, 98072-97V, 98081-97V, AND 98082-97V. THESE HELMETS HAVE MISASSEMBLED RETENTION SYSTEMS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE HELMET TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION ON THE USER'S HEAD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE HELMETS AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THESE HELMETS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THESE HELMETS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INSPECTION AND REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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