Recall 77E007000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 77E007000 · announced May 26, 1977 · Premier Pacific · 46,000 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED HELMETS MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS", DUE TO INADEQUATE IMPACT PENETRATION RESISTANCE.

What to do

MANUFACTURER WILL REPAIR ALL DEFECTIVE HELMETS BY INSERTING A NEW CROWN AND INTERIOR, FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HELMETS, MODEL NO. PPI-P1A.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE HELMET MAY NOT PROVIDEADEQUATE PROTECTION AND SERIOUS INJURIES COULD RESULT.

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