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In a neat about-twist, now we have discovered a recall affecting a number of hundreds of AGV Tourmodular helmets.
Recall historical past and associated issues
In keeping with the NHTSA’s official Security Recall report, a micrometric buckle on the backside of the helmet is designed to have interaction robotically… solely there was a fear that it wouldn’t after extended use.
The difficulty started again in December of 2022 when a rider complained of a ratchet that wasn’t clicking into place on the chin buckle.
– Half 573 Security Recall Report #24E-014 (NHTSA) |
In 2023, Dainese started inspections, and it was famous that lots of the buckle elements have been thought of “out-of-tolerance” (exterior the tolerated space of misalignment) for the model’s high quality ranges.
It must be famous that whereas the automated a part of the buckle wasn’t at all times working, a handbook engagement of the buckle had the factor working because it ought to.
By June, Dainese had frozen shipments from its helmet provider and to Dainese’s direct prospects, instilling further testing that later included a go-no-go jig for the problematic holes within the two frames.
July had the corporate checking 100% of all AGV Tourmodular helmets, with a 0% failure price.
February noticed the problem dropped at the large boss (CEO) for a glance; in that very same month, Dainese determined to conduct a security marketing campaign on behalf of offering top-tier merchandise to their prospects.

What’s Dainese’s answer to the defective ratchet?
In keeping with the recall, Dainese will present lubricant for the ratchet, to make sure that friction doesn’t deteriorate the weak componentry (no matter the truth that all componentry has been logged as good-to-go).
When you have been affected – or know somebody affected – by this recall, count on Dainese to contact you round April twelfth of this yr.

What can I do about this recall?
Ought to you end up affected by this recall and want to do your personal homework, be at liberty to contact both Triumph’s Buyer Service or the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) Car Security Hotline on the following contact factors:
Dainese Buyer ServicePhone #:1-855-327-5639 Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) Car Security HotlinePhone #: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) Recall #: 24E-014 |
Are you aware somebody who could be affected by this recall?