Recall 77E011000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 77E011000 · announced June 10, 1977 · Fruhling Products · 57,000 units affected

The problem

THE COIL SPRING INSIDE THE FASTENER OF THE HELMET, WHICH IS NOT VISIBLE TO THE EYE, COULD BE DEFECTIVE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE FASTENER TO RELEASE UNDER IMPACT.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE FASTENERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HELMETS, SAF-T-RELEASE FASTENER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE HELMET MAY NOT PROVIDEADEQUATE PROTECTION AND 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.