Recall 77E019000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 77E019000 · announced September 13, 1977 · Wheelsport · 50 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED HELMETS MAY FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS". THIS IS DUE TO AN IMPROPER LINER USED IN THE HELMETS.

What to do

MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE SUSPECT HELMETS WITH HELMETS THAT MEET SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HELMETS, SIZE B, MODEL ARAI X-7.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE HELMET MAY NOT PROVIDEADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE USER AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

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