Wheelsport Helmet Recalls

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October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
50
NHTSA Campaign Number: 77E019000
Manufacturer: WHEELSPORT DIST. CORP.
Date of Owner Notification: September 9th, 1977

Defect Summary:
THE INVOLVED HELMETS MAY FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS". THIS IS DUE TO AN IMPROPER LINER USED IN THE HELMETS.

Corrective Summary:
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE SUSPECT HELMETS WITH HELMETS THAT MEET SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE CATEGORY: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HELMETS, SIZE B, MODEL ARAI X-7.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE HELMET MAY NOT PROVIDEADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE USER AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

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