HARLEY-DAVIDSON MIDMIGHT FLAME 97227-02VX 9999: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03E048000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | MIDMIGHT FLAME 97227-02VX | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-02-06 | 2003-10-01 | 2003-10-14 |
Production Dates: 2001-07-01 - 2002-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: KBC America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06536.00002
Component: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39995
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 218
HARLEY-DAVIDSON CLASSIC CRUISER HALF HELMET H-D PART NO. 08060-00V AND H-D PART NO. 98061-00V AND MIDNIGHT FLAME HALF HELMET H-D PART NO. 97226-02VX AND H-D PART NO. 97727-02VX. CERTAIN CLASSIC CRUISER, MIDNIGHT FLAME, AND VARIANTS OF THIS HELMET STYLE, THE PHANTOM FLAME AND THE TITANIUM FLAME, HELMETS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH SOME OF THE IMPACT ATTENUATION AND PENETRATION PERFORMANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS." THESE HELMETS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2001, THROUGH MAY 31, 2002.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF THE HELMET MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECT AND COULD SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES OR POSSIBLY DEATH.
KBC WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT HELMET WHICH COMPLIES TO FMVSS NO. 218 FREE OF CHARGE.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
