HARLEY-DAVIDSON HYBRID C/C HALF HELMET 9999: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13E025000

Make Model Year
HARLEY-DAVIDSON HYBRID C/C HALF HELMET NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-05 2013-05-14 2013-05-16

Manufacturers Involved: KBC America, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 456

Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 218

Summary

KBC America, Inc. "KBC" is recalling certain Harley-Davidson Hybrid C/C Half Motorcycle Helmets, sizes L, XL, and XXL manufactured in March 2011. During testing, the affected helmets failed to conform to the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

Consequence

By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Owners will be offered a full refund. The recall began on June 5, 2013. Customers may contact harley-Davidson Motor Company at 1-800-258-2464 or KBC at 1-818-526-7771.

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.