Recall 03E048000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 03E048000 · announced October 1, 2003 · Harley-davidson · 39,995 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF THE HELMET MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECT AND COULD SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES OR POSSIBLY DEATH.

What to do

KBC WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT HELMET WHICH COMPLIES TO FMVSS NO. 218 FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.