KBC America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by KBC America, Inc. in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 14, 2003

(Campaign #: 06536.00002)

KBC/FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS

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."

NHTSA ID: 03E049000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 2,446

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 1, 2003

(Campaign #: 06536.00002)

KBC HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS

HARLEY-DAVIDSON CLASSIC CRUISER HALF HELMET H-D PART NO. 08060-00V AND H-D PART NO. 98061-00V AND MIDNIGHT FLAME HALF HELMET H-D PART NO. 97226-02VX AND H-D PART NO. 97727-02VX. CERTAIN CLASSIC CRUISER, MIDNIGHT FLAME, AND VARIANTS OF THIS HELMET STYLE, THE PHANTOM FLAME AND THE TITANIUM FLAME, HELMETS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH SOME OF THE IMPACT ATTENUATION AND PENETRATION PERFORMANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS." THESE HELMETS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2001, THROUGH MAY 31, 2002.

NHTSA ID: 03E048000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 39,995

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

KBC WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT HELMET WHICH COMPLIES TO FMVSS NO. 218 FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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