NHTSA Campaign 22E022000
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Issued by Midwest Motorsports LLC · Reported Mar 18, 2022 · 738 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Midwest Motorsports LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain Kylin helmets, model number K77, in sizes L, XL and XXL. The helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
Consequence
A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Midwest will notify the helmet purchasers and instruct them to return the helmets for a full refund. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2022. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-616-935-7443.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYLIN | K77 | 738 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22E022000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.