HJC AMERICA, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by HJC AMERICA, INC. in 2006. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

April 18, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FMVSS 218/PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS

CERTAIN MEDIUM SIZE Z1R METRO MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MANUFACTURED JANUARY 15, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.

NHTSA ID: 06E031000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 4,806

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

HJC AMERICA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HELMETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HJC AMERICA AT 562-407-2186.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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