24E014 – Helmet Micrometric Buckle May Fail to Engage – AGV Tourmodular Helmets

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-014
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Dainese S.p.A. FEB 13, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24E-014 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Dainese S.p.A.
Address : Via dell’Artigianato 35
Molvena (VI) 00 36060 Company phone : 424410711
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 2,142 Estimated percentage with defect : 3 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : AGV
TOURMODULAR AGV DOT(E2206) Part No. : See Descriptive Info Size : NR Function : Helmet
Descriptive Information : The AGV Tourmodular helmet is a full-faced motorcycle helmet equipped with a chin bar that has the ability to “flip-up”. Its chinstrap is equipped with a micrometric buckle designed to automatically engage.
Affected helmets include different sizes, colors, and graphics packages equipped with the micrometric buckle during the suspect timeframe. Production Dates : FEB 01, 2022 – DEC 31, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Out-of-Tolerance sub-components in the micrometric buckle may, over time, result in the micrometric buckle not automatically engaging the buckle as intended by the design and the user must manually latch the buckle to securely fasten the helmet.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : In circumstances where the buckle does not automatically engage, if the user does not follow the instructions in the helmet’s user safety manual to ensure helmet is securely fastened prior to riding a motorcycle and/or the user fails to engage the ratchet manually, the user could potentially ride a motorcycle when the buckle is not securely fastened. A helmet that is not securely
fastened may not remain secure on a user’s head during an accident, which Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-014 Page 2 increases the risk of severe injury or death.
Description of the Cause : The buckle supplier appeared to lack proper quality controls to ensure subcomponents were produced within the design requirements, resulting in in excessive friction that, over time, could prevent the ratchet from engaging automatically. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Users may not hear an audible click if the ratchet fails to engage properly. Users may also perceive that the ratchet’s red engagement lever did not engage or close and it can move freely. The chin strap may disengage when the strap is pulled or checked by the user. The helmet may feel loose or move when tested before riding. Involved Components : Component Name : Micrometric Buckle Component Description : Micrometric Buckle Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : KEENTECH COMPOSITE TECH CO. LTD.
Address : TK No. 1 Young Xing North Rd.
Xing Lin, Xiamen Foreign States 361022 Country : China Chronology :
See supporting document with chronology. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Dainese will apply lubricant to the buckle of subject helmets at no charge.
Pursuant to 49 CFR 577.11(e), Dainese requests that it be exempt from a reimbursement plan because pre-notification failures would be covered by the warranty.
How Remedy Component Differs For helmets produced between January 2023 and July 2023, Dainese The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-014
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
from Recalled Component : applied lubricant to the buckle. In July 2023, Dainese required a 100% check of buckle subcomponents using a go/no-go jig. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Remedied buckles will use a lubricant to decrease the friction that prevents the red lever from closing. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dainese will notify all known owners of affected helmets and provide
instructions for receiving the remedy at no charge.
Dainese will also notify distributors and retailers of affected helmets according to the accompanying schedule.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 12, 2024 – APR 12, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 12, 2024 – APR 12, 2024
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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