Safety Recall NHTSA · 77E010000 Reported June 8, 1977

Equipment:other pieces:helmets

Compton Truck & Equip. Co · Equipment · 450 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
77E010000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
450
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 8, 1977

Defect Summary

The involved helmets may not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets".

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace the involved helmets or refund the purchase price.

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 Compton Truck & Equip. Co dealer and reference recall ID 77E010000 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 77E010000

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

What is recall 77E010000?

NHTSA recall 77E010000 was issued by Compton Truck & Equip. Co on June 8, 1977. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:helmets. The recall affects approximately 450 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Compton Truck & Equip. Co dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 77E010000 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.