Safety Recall NHTSA · 13E025000 Reported May 14, 2013

Harley-davidson hybrid c/c half helmet/fmvss 218

Kbc America, Inc. · Equipment · 456 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13E025000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
456
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 14, 2013

Defect Summary

Kbc america, inc. (kbc) is recalling certain harley-davidson hybrid c/c half motorcycle helmets, sizes l, xl, and xxl manufactured in march 2011. during testing, the affected helmets failed to conform to the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Safety Consequence

By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Owners will be offered a full refund. the recall began on june 5, 2013. customers may contact harley-davidson motor company at 1-800-258-2464 or kbc at 1-818-526-7771.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kbc America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13E025000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13E025000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13E025000?

NHTSA recall 13E025000 was issued by Kbc America, Inc. on May 14, 2013. It addresses: Harley-davidson hybrid c/c half helmet/fmvss 218. The recall affects approximately 456 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kbc America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13E025000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.