NHTSA recall 05E034000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Hci 100 and 1 more
Reported May 18, 200536,855 vehicles affectedHELMET CITYBuilt Oct 1, 2004 – Apr 29, 2005
The defect
All sizes of the motorcycle helmet, models #100 and #100G, manufactured by helmet city (hci) between october 1, 2004, and april 29, 2005. these helmets fail the retention requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle helmets. the stitching on the right side ear flap IS insufficient.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the ear flap can rip, leaving the wearer unprotected, possibly resulting in head injuries.
The remedy
Hci will notify its customers and repair the helmets by adding additional stitching. the recall began on june 20, 2005. owners may contact hci at 888-550-3731.