EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN U-67 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS SHIPPED TO DISTRIBUTORS PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 2001, CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE CHIN STRAP. THE MALE PART OF THE STRAP DOES NOT LOCK PROPERLY AND COULD POSSIBLY COME UNDONE WITH OUT THE WEARERS KNOWLEDGE.
Tong Ho Hsing Industrial Co. – HELMET/CHIN STRAP
| Report Received Date | 05/11/2001 |
| NHTSA ID | 01E022000 |
| Consequence Summary | IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET COULD COME OFF, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective Action | THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOTIFY ITS DISTRIBUTORS TO EITHER RETURN THE DEFECTIVE HELMETS OR HAVE THEM REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR HELMETS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TUCKER ROCKY DISTRIBUTING AT 1-877-529-6905. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 6000 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=01E022000) |
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