NHTSA recall 06E031000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Apr 18, 20064,806 vehicles affectedHJC AMERICA, INC.Built Jan 15, 2004 – Sep 30, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the wearer may not be adequately protected, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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.