Harley-Davidson recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Harley-Davidson Hybrid C/C Half Helmet
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E025000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Kbc America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 14, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jun 5, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 456
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 218
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.