AUDI 100 9999: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
| Make : AUDI | Model : 100 | Year : NO YEAR |
| Build Dates : 2013-12-01 - 2013-12-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16E008000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-02-19 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-02-04 | Date Added to Database: 2016-02-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Helmet City, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 100 XL/M (dec 2013) | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 900 | ||
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Summary:
Helmet City, Inc. "HCI" is recalling certain model 100 motorcycle helmets, sizes Medium and X-Large, both in Gloss Black, manufactured from December 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. The affected helmets may not be strong enough to adequately protect a user's head in an impact. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets." |
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Consequence:
The wearer of the helmet may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury. |
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Remedy:
HCI will notify owners and will provide a replacement model 100 helmet, free of charge. HCI will replace the noncompliant helmets free of charge. Owners may contact HCI customer service at 1-888-550-3731. HCI's number for this recall is 100 XL/M "dec 2013". |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | E Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 218 | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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