NHTSA recall 85E020000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Jun 3, 198512,169 vehicles affectedVETTER FAIRING CO.Built Mar 1, 1983 – Jul 1, 1983
The defect
Failure to meet fmvss 218 S5.1 impact attenuation, and S5.3 retention system. consequence of defect: failure to meet the impact requirements and failure of retaining the helmet on the rider in an accident reduces the protective aspects of the helmet and could result in personal injury.
The remedy
New helmets that meet the requirements will be furnished to consumers.