Campaign 22E-022

Helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a crash

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Defect summary

Midwest Motorsports LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain Kylin helmets, model number K77, in sizes L, XL and XXL. The helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

Consequence

A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Midwest will notify the helmet purchasers and instruct them to return the helmets for a full refund. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2022. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-616-935-7443.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22E022000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 22E-022
MakeModelModel years
KylinK77Year not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.