Kbc Tk-9 Recalls

All Kbc Tk-9 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

October 14th, 2003

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03E049000
Manufacturer: KBC America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 6536.00002
Date of Owner Notification: November 26th, 2003

Defect Summary:
KBC TK-9 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MADE WITH THE ECE LINER, MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 8, 9, 10, 23, 26 AND 27, 2002, AND SHIPPED TO THE UNITED STATES ON DECEMBER 14 & 28, 2002, AND JANUARY 13, 2003. THESE HELMETS DO WITH THE PENETRATION TEST REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS."

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATERLY PROTECTED AND COULD SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES OR POSSIBLE DEATH.

Corrective Summary:
KBC WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT HELMET WHICH COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 218 FREE OF CHARGE. NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME SHOULD CONTACT KBC AT 800-595-0080.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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