JIX JX-B210 Helmet: Equipment
Recall 13E009000 · Feb 12, 2013 · Zhejiang Jixiang Motorcycle Fittings Co.
999
units affected
999
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13E009000
- Date
- Feb 12, 2013
- Maker
- Zhejiang Jixiang Motorcycle Fittings Co.
- Units affected
- 999
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment > Motorcycle > Helmets
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Zhejiang Jixiang Motorcycle Fittings Co., Ltd. (Zhejiang) is recalling certain motorcycle half helmets, model JX-B210, sizes Large and XL, manufactured in 2008. During testing, the affected helmets failed to conform to the impact attenuation, penetration, labeling, and retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
What can happen
By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Zhejiang will recall the helmets. The recalled helmets are no longer produced by the manufacturer. Zhejiang does not have the end user information. As such, owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact their US agent, Precision Global Resource, LLC at 1-909-638-9040. A remedy plan has not been provided.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Jix | JX-B210 Helmet | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13E009000?
1 model: Jix JX-B210 Helmet (all years), about 999 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13E009000?
Zhejiang will recall the helmets. The recalled helmets are no longer produced by the manufacturer. Zhejiang does not have the end user information. As such, owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact their US agent, Precision Global Resource, LLC at 1-909-638-9040. A remedy plan has not been provided.
What can happen?
By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.