Kbc America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03E048000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E048000 by Kbc America, Inc.. Includes 39,995 affected units, KBC HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Harley-davidson classic cruiser half helmet h-d part no. 08060-00v and h-d part no. 98061-00v and midnight flame half helmet h-d part no. 97226-02vx and h-d part no. 97727-02vx. certain classic cruiser, midnight flame, and variants of this helmet style, the phantom flame and the titanium flame, helmets may not comply with some of the impact attenuation and penetration performance test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets." these helmets were manufactured from july 1, 2001, through may 31, 2002.

Corrective Action

Kbc will notify customers and provide a replacement helmet which complies to fmvss no. 218 free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E048000

Manufacturer: Kbc America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-10-01T00:00:00

Subject: Kbc harley-davidson/fmvss 218/motorcycle helmets

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 39,995

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 06536.00002

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Harley-davidson classic cruiser half helmet h-d part no. 08060-00v and h-d part no. 98061-00v and midnight flame half helmet h-d part no. 97226-02vx and h-d part no. 97727-02vx. certain classic cruiser, midnight flame, and variants of this helmet style, the phantom flame and the titanium flame, helmets may not comply with some of the impact attenuation and penetration performance test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets." these helmets were manufactured from july 1, 2001, through may 31, 2002.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the wearer of the helmet may not be adequately protect and could suffer serious injuries or possibly death.

Corrective Action: Kbc will notify customers and provide a replacement helmet which complies to fmvss no. 218 free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hm4v-df2g-7wuc

NHTSA ID: 03E048000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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