Jefferson Helmets Helmet Recalls

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October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
2,900
NHTSA Campaign Number: 77E006000
Manufacturer: JEFFERSON HELMETS , INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1975
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1975

Defect Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
THE INVOLVED HELMETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONES THAT MEET THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, FREE OF CHARGE.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE CATEGORY: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HELMETS, MEDIUM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THESE HELMETS MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TOTHE WEARER IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT; SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

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