NHTSA Campaign 13E025000

EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Issued by KBC America, Inc. · Reported May 14, 2013 · 456 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HARLEY-DAVIDSON HYBRID C/C HALF HELMET 456

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13E025000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.