Kbc Tk-9 – 03E049000

Defect Description For Recall

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.”

Make Of Vehicle

KBC

Model Of Vehicle

TK-9

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

03E049000

Component Description

Equipment:Motorcycle:Helmets

Effect Of Defect

In The Event Of A Crash, The Wearer May Not Be Adequaterly Protected And Could Suffer Serious Injuries Or Possible Death.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Kbc America

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

2446

Date Owners Notified

20031126

Initiated By

Ovsc

Responsible Manufacturer

Kbc America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20031014

Make Campaign Number

6536.00002

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

218