22E022 – Helmets May Not Protect From Impact – Kylin K77 Helmets

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Midwest Motorsports 1634 Marion Ave Grand Haven, Mi 49417
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22E-022
Notice date: May 4, 2022
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Number of Units Affected: 738
Hazard: In certain types of accidents the helmet may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall Description: Midwest Motorsports LLC has determined that Kylin motorcycle helmets Model K77
in size L, XL and XXL manufactured in September of 2020 (“Recalled Helmets”) may fail to conform to
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218. Specifically, the Kylin K77 XXL helmets did not
meet Section 5.2 Penetration requirements. The model, size and manufacture date will be shown on a label sewn into the liner
Midwest Motorsports requests that all customers email us at sales@midwestmotorsports.net to obtain an RMA number BEFORE returning the RECALLED HELMET. After receipt of the recalled helmet Midwest Motorsports will issue a refund for the full original retail cost.
If the recalled helmet was previously replaced due to the condition as explained in this letter the owner is entitled to a reimbursement for the cost of replacement up to the full original retail cost of the recalled helmet.
If you no longer own this helmet, please forward any information you have on the new owner to sales@midwestmotorsports.net
If Midwest Motorsports fails to issue a refund to consumers within a reasonable time you may contact the Administrator at:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www..nhtsa.gov
Midwest Motorsports LLC
Phone 616-935-7443
sales@midwestmotorsports.net

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-022
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Midwest Motorsports LLC
Submission Date : MAR 18, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-022
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Midwest Motorsports LLC
Address : 1634 Marion Ave
Grand Haven MI 49456
Company phone : 616-935-7443
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 186
Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Kylin
Model : K77
Part No. : K77
Size : XXL
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : This is amount of size XXL helmets in this “lot” produced in September of 2020
Production Dates : SEP 14, 2020 – SEP 28, 2020
Description of Noncompliance :
Description of the
Noncompliance :
The helmet allowed a penetration during testing
FMVSS 1 : 218 – Motorcycle helmets
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : A penetration of the helmet could occur during an accident
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
None
Involved Components :
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-022 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Component Name : NR
Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : YUEQING Motorcycle Fittings Co Ltd
Address : No 100 Haiqiao Rd
Niubidong Yueqing Zhejiang Foreign States 325600
Country : China
Chronology :
A test was performed in April of 2020 at ACT Labs in California
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : These helmets cannot be repaired. All the buyers from this lot will be
informed of the recall and requested to return their helmet for a refund
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
NR
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
This was the last lot of K77 helmets that we purchased.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 06, 2022 – MAY 18, 2022
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:
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-022 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-022
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Midwest Motorsports LLC
Submission Date : APR 01, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-022
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Midwest Motorsports LLC
Address : 1634 Marion Ave
Grand Haven MI 49456
Company phone : 616-935-7443
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 738
Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Kylin
Model : K77
Part No. : K77
Size : L, XL & XXL
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : This is amount of size L/XLXXL helmets in this “lot” produced in September of
2020. The previous shipment (lot) with a manufacture date of 04/2020 were
tested at ACT Suzhou in size L and XXL and the helmets passed all requirements
Production Dates : SEP 14, 2020 – SEP 28, 2020
Description of Noncompliance :
Description of the
Noncompliance :
The helmet allowed a penetration during testing
FMVSS 1 : 218 – Motorcycle helmets
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : A penetration of the helmet could occur during an accident
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
None
Involved Components :
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-022 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Component Name : NR
Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : YUEQING Motorcycle Fittings Co Ltd
Address : No 100 Haiqiao Rd
Niubidong Yueqing Zhejiang Foreign States 325600
Country : China
Chronology :
A test was performed in April of 2020 at ACT Labs in California
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : These helmets cannot be repaired. All the buyers from this lot will be
informed of the recall and requested to return their helmet for a refund
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
NR
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
This was the last lot of K77 helmets that we purchased.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : No dealers purchased this K77 helmet in size L/XL/XXL from this lot.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 06, 2022 – MAY 18, 2022
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:
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-022 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-022
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Midwest Motorsports LLC
Submission Date : OCT 18, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-022
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Midwest Motorsports LLC
Address : 1634 Marion Ave
Grand Haven MI 49456
Company phone : 616-935-7443
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 738
Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Kylin
Model : K77
Part No. : K77
Size : L, XL & XXL
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : This is amount of size L/XLXXL helmets in this “lot” produced in September of
2020. The previous shipment (lot) with a manufacture date of 04/2020 were
tested at ACT Suzhou in size L and XXL and the helmets passed all requirements
Production Dates : SEP 14, 2020 – SEP 28, 2020
Description of Noncompliance :
Description of the
Noncompliance :
The helmet allowed a penetration during testing
FMVSS 1 : 218 – Motorcycle helmets
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : There is an increased risk of penetration of the helmet during an accident that
could cause an injury.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
None
Involved Components :
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-022 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Component Name : NR
Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : YUEQING Motorcycle Fittings Co Ltd
Address : No 100 Haiqiao Rd
Niubidong Yueqing Zhejiang Foreign States 325600
Country : China
Chronology :
In June 25, 2021 A compliance test was performed at ACT Labs and the helmet did not pass the penetration
requirement
The striker contacted the surface of the test headform at the rear left location on the ambient, low
temperature and high temperature samples
summary of all warranty claims — none received
field or service reports — None received
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : These helmets cannot be repaired. All the buyers from this lot will be
informed of the recall and requested to return their helmet for a refund
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
NR
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
This was the last lot of K77 helmets that we purchased.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : No dealers purchased this K77 helmet in size L/XL/XXL from this lot.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-022 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 06, 2022 – MAY 18, 2022
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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