NHTSA recall 09E037000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Jun 8, 20092,964 vehicles affectedKBC AMERICA
The defect
Kbc america IS recalling 2,964 magnum motorcycle helmets, sizes xs, sm, and md manufactured in 2007 and 2008. certain helmets fail to conform with 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 injury.
The remedy
Kbc america will notify owners and offer a free replacement helmet. the recall began on july 14, 2009. owners may contact kbc america at 1-818-526-7771.