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NHTSA Campaign 06E031000

EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Issued by HJC AMERICA, INC. · Reported Apr 18, 2006 · 4,806 vehicles affected

What's wrong

CERTAIN MEDIUM SIZE Z1R METRO MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MANUFACTURED JANUARY 15, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

HJC AMERICA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HELMETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HJC AMERICA AT 562-407-2186.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HJC CORP Z1R METRO 4,806

Source: NHTSA Campaign 06E031000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.