9999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON HYBRID C/C HALF HELMET Recall

Campaign:

13E025000 on 05/15/2013

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Affected:

456

Defect:

Kbc america, inc. (kbc) is recalling certain harley-davidson hybrid c/c half motorcycle helmets, sizes l, xl, and xxl manufactured in march 2011. during testing, the affected helmets failed to conform to the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Consequence:

By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Correction:

owners will be offered a full refund. the recall began on june 5, 2013. customers may contact harley-davidson motor company at 1-800-258-2464 or kbc at 1-818-526-7771.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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