American Safety Equipment Helmet Recalls

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October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
13,429
NHTSA Campaign Number: 77E008000
Manufacturer: AMER. SAFETY EQUIP. CORP.

Defect Summary:
THE INVOLVED HELMETS FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS", DUE TO IMPACT ATTENUATION FAILURE AT TEMPERATURES NEAR OR AT 14 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.

Corrective Summary:
THE HELMETS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS FOUND NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE CATEGORY: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HELMETS, BLUELINE GT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE HELMET MAY NOT PROVIDEADEQUATE PROTECTION AND THE USER COULD RECEIVE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

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