Recall 13E025000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 13E025000 · announced May 14, 2013 · Harley-davidson · 456 units affected

The problem

KBC America, Inc. (KBC) is recalling certain Harley-Davidson Hybrid C/C Half Motorcycle Helmets, sizes L, XL, and XXL manufactured in March 2011. During testing, the affected helmets failed to conform to the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The risk

By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

What to do

Owners will be offered a full refund. The recall began on June 5, 2013. Customers may contact harley-Davidson Motor Company at 1-800-258-2464 or KBC at 1-818-526-7771.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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