The affected motorcycle helmets failed the penetration test.
Additionally, the helmet label does not meet DOT regulations. As such, these helmets fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The wearer of this helmet may not be properly protected in the event of vehicle crash.
786 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycle helmets may insufficiently dampen impacts.
Additionally, the helmets may be missing, or have incomplete, manufacturing dates and instructions to the purchaser. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
2,505 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured shift cam segment stopper, having a sharp edge on the inside of the bend instead of a smooth radius. As a result, the stopper can crack and possibly fracture at this sharp edge.
If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
4,900 units are affected.
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During testing, the shell of the affected motorcycle helmets fractured and the liner split thereby failing to meet the penetration and retention requirements. Additionally, the helmet label does not meet the DOT standard. As such, these helmets fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The wearer of this helmet may not be properly protected in the event of crash, increasing their risk of injury.
612 units are affected.
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The inner sleeve of the opening throttle cable may move and prevent the full closing of the throttle.
If the throttle cannot be fully closed, there is an increased risk of a crash.
5,962 units are affected.
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The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.
If the piston rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
964 units are affected.
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