AutoDefect IQ

2005 Hci 100 problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Equipment:motorcycle:helmets (3) · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer (1)

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Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

What owners report

2009-07-30 · Equipment:motorcycle:helmets · 💥 crash

“tl*the contact owns a hjc jet 3/4 motorcycle helmet (na), part number 98012-06v. the contact stated that the helmet fits snugly on the driver's head. when the air vent on the helmet is open, air enters into 3/4 styrofoam instead of cooling off the head. on a hot day, her husband became dizzy while wearing the helmet. a crash occurred, which cau…”

2008-09-15 · Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

“dear nhtsa, north carolina recently changed it's motorcycle helmet law which requires helmets to meet some fmv-xxx? requirement( whatever that is). i bought one from hci and it has caused me neck problems due to its size and weight. i cannot ride more than 50 miles anymore without a break due to the wind resistance. if states are going to requir…”

2007-12-16 · Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

“on multiple trips riding to and from work my dot approved helmet has caused excess neck and back pain due to the poor design of the helmet. while traveling at speed (above 35 mph) the helmet catches the wind and is pulled up and back. after stopping and repeatedly adjusting the helmet, the helmet still is pulled back due to the poor design of he…”

2007-10-31 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer

“failure of dot "approved" helmets to save lives. helmets don't save lives, fewer accidents do. why does nhtsa keep cramming this helmet junk down the publics throats? keep the people in cages from running into motorcycles and you will save a bunch of lives. ask the cage folks to watch their left turns into a bike's path and hundreds of people w…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.