Recall 97E034000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 97E034000 · announced October 14, 1997 · Harley-davidson · 6,575 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLE HALF HELMETS, PART NOS. 98070-97V, 98037-97V, 98038-97V, 98039-97V, 98072-97V, 98081-97V, AND 98082-97V. THESE HELMETS HAVE MISASSEMBLED RETENTION SYSTEMS.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE HELMET TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION ON THE USER'S HEAD.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE HELMETS AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THESE HELMETS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THESE HELMETS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INSPECTION AND REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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