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Vetter Equipment recall
Recalled June 3, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85E020000 · Vetter
Remedy
NEW HELMETS THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE FURNISHED TO CONSUMERS.
Units
12,169 units
Description
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.
What to do
NEW HELMETS THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE FURNISHED TO CONSUMERS.
Product
Vetter HELMET
Manufacturer(s)
VETTER FAIRING CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →