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Jefferson Helmets Equipment recall
Recalled April 5, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77E006000 · Jefferson Helmets
Remedy
THE INVOLVED HELMETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONES THAT MEET THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
2,900 units
Description
THE INVOLVED HELMETS MAY BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS". THE NON-COMPLIANCE EXISTS BECAUSE OF IMPACT ATTENUATION FAILURE IN WHICH THE HEADFORM ACCELERATIONS EXCEEDED MAXIMUN ALLOWABLE 400G.
What to do
THE INVOLVED HELMETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONES THAT MEET THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
Jefferson Helmets HELMET
Manufacturer(s)
JEFFERSON HELMETS , INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →