CERTAIN MEDIUM SIZE Z1R METRO MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MANUFACTURED JANUARY 15, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.
HJC AMERICA – FMVSS 218/PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS
| Report Received Date | 04/18/2006 |
| NHTSA ID | 06E031000 |
| Consequence Summary | IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective Action | HJC AMERICA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HELMETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HJC AMERICA AT 562-407-2186. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 4806 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=06E031000) |
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