Recall 10E008000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 10E008000. Component: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS. 654 units potentially affected.
Remedy available
Affected Units
654
Affected Vehicles
0
Makes
1
Model Years
0
Campaign #
10E008000
Component
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Report Date
Apr 16, 2010
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
654
Manufacturer
Country
US
Make
Risk Summary (Consequence)
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET COULD BE PENETRATED, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO THE WEARER OF THE HELMET.
Defect Summary
ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES (ACC) IS RECALLING ALL MODEL EXT-004 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, SIZES S/M, M/L, AND L/XL. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS."
Remedy
THIS COMPANY IS OUT OF BUSINESS. PLEASE SEE "OTHER RECALL RELATED DOCUMENTS."
Key Dates
Report Date
Apr 16, 2010
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown
Affected Vehicles
nhtsa-odi-recalls
No records found
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 10E008000
Referencing Complaints
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| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 792682 | Jun 10, 2010 | ACC EXT-004 | EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS AN ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES EXT-004 HELMET. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS HELMET WAS INCLUDED IN NHT… |
| 791366 | Jun 4, 2010 | ACC EXT-004 | EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS AN ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES HELMET, EXT-004 MODEL. THE CONTACT FOLLOWED THE RETURN REMEDY INSTRUC… |
| 791703 | May 19, 2010 | ACC EXT-004 | EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES HELMET MODEL # EXT-004. THE CONTACT ATTEMPT TO RECEIVE THE REFUND FOR … |
| 791989 | May 4, 2010 | ACC EXT-004 | EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS TWO ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES HELMETS, MODEL EXT 004. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THEY WO… |
| 791712 | Oct 10, 2009 | ACC EXT-003 | EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS SIX ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES HELMET EXT003. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
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