CERTAIN ZAMP S-1 SPORTY MOTORCYCLE HELMETS IMPORTED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND JULY 31, 2003. THESE HELMETS FAIL THE PENETRATION, RETENTION ELONGATION, G-FORCES, AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.
ZAMP SPORTS CORP. – ZAMP SPORTS/FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMET
| Report Received Date | 02/01/2005 |
| NHTSA ID | 05E005000 |
| Consequence Summary | IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE HELMET WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE USER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective Action | ZAMP SPORTS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THESE HELMETS WITH AN EQUIVALENT COMPLIANT HELMET. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ZAMP SPORTS AT 916-861-0066. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 4824 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=05E005000) |
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