NHTSA recall 86E025000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Sep 3, 198629,345 vehicles affectedAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
The defect
Installation of the screw mounted internal stereo headset creates a rigid projection inside the helmet shell. consequence of defect: helmet headsets fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss 218 motorcycle helmets. the rigid projection within the helmet shell could result in head injury to the wearer.
The remedy
Remove all headsets and refund purchase price to consumer.