Kbc America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03E049000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E049000 by Kbc America, Inc.. Includes 2,446 affected units, KBC/FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E049000

Manufacturer: Kbc America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-10-14T00:00:00

Subject: Kbc/fmvss 218/motorcycle helmets

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 2,446

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 06536.00002

Recall Type: Equipment

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4ev7.unq4_vz6e

NHTSA ID: 03E049000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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