CERTAIN ACC EXT-002 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, SIZES S/M, M/L, OR L/XL MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2006 AND
— Recall Campaign #07E083000
CERTAIN ACC EXT-002 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, SIZES S/M, M/L, OR L/XL MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2006 AND SEPTEMBER 31, 2007, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PENETRATION AND ATTENUATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 5,109 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
07E083000
| Manufacturer: | ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES INC. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 11, 2007 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 07E083000 |
| Units affected: | 5,109 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN ACC EXT-002 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, SIZES S/M, M/L, OR L/XL MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2006 AND SEPTEMBER 31, 2007, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PENETRATION AND ATTENUATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.
- Consequeces:
- IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
- Corrective action:
- ACC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE NONCOMPLIANT HELMETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT ACC TOLL-FREE AT 800-300-9813.
- Notes:
- CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.