Recall 77E016000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 77E016000 · announced August 17, 1977 · Accessory · 336 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED HELMETS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS".

What to do

SUSPECT HELMETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH HELMETS THAT MEET SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HELMETS, MODEL S-70.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE HELMET MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THEEVENT OF IMPACT TO THE HEAD AND THE USER MAY RECEIVE SERIOUS INJURY.

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