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Recall 2005 ACC EXT-001

ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES INC.

Component Description: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Defect Summary

CERTAIN 2005 ACC EXT-001 EXTENDED HALF SHELL MODEL MOTORCYCLE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PENETRATION, ATTENUATION, AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.

Consequence Summary

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND COULD POSSIBLY SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH.

Corrective Summary

ACC WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE NONCOMPLIANCE HELMETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2005. OWNER MAY CONTACT ACE AT 1-800-300-9813.


Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,195

Date Owner Notified by Mfr:

Recall Initiator: Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05E052000


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