NHTSA recall 03E049000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Oct 14, 20032,446 vehicles affectedKBC AMERICAMaker’s number 06536.00002
The defect
Kbc TK-9 motorcycle helmets made with the ece liner, manufactured on december 8, 9, 10, 23, 26 and 27, 2002, and shipped to the united states on december 14 & 28, 2002, and january 13, 2003. these helmets do with the penetration test requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the wearer may not be adequaterly protected and could suffer serious injuries or possible death.
The remedy
Kbc will notify its customers and provide a replacement helmet which complies with fmvss 218 free of charge. notification began november 26, 2003. owners who do not receive a free remedy within a reasonable amount of time should contact kbc at 800-595-0080.