Recall 77E006000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 77E006000 · announced April 5, 1977 · Jefferson Helmets · 2,900 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED HELMETS MAY BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS". THE NON-COMPLIANCE EXISTS BECAUSE OF IMPACT ATTENUATION FAILURE IN WHICH THE HEADFORM ACCELERATIONS EXCEEDED MAXIMUN ALLOWABLE 400G.

What to do

THE INVOLVED HELMETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONES THAT MEET THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HELMETS, MEDIUM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THESE HELMETS MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TOTHE WEARER IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT; SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

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