9999 KBC TK-9 Recall

Campaign:

03E049000 on 10/13/2003

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Affected:

2,446

Defect:

Kbc tk-9 motorcycle helmets made with the ece liner, manufactured on december 8, 9, 10, 23, 26 and 27, 2002, and shipped to the united states on december 14 & 28, 2002, and january 13, 2003. these helmets do with the penetration test requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Consequence:

In the event of a crash, the wearer may not be adequaterly protected and could suffer serious injuries or possible death.

Correction:

Kbc will notify its customers and provide a replacement helmet which complies with fmvss 218 free of charge. notification began november 26, 2003. owners who do not receive a free remedy within a reasonable amount of time should contact kbc at 800-595-0080.

Notes:

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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