Shark | NHTSA Recall #14E086000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14E086000 by Shark. Affecting medium and extra large raw motorcycle helmets manufactured august 22, 2013, to june 29, 2014 Includes 2,538 affected units, Impact Testing Failure/FMVSS 218, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

medium and extra large raw motorcycle helmets manufactured august 22, 2013, to june 29, 2014

Defect Summary

Shark is recalling certain medium and extra large raw motorcycle helmets manufactured august 22, 2013, to june 29, 2014. during testing, some of the affected helmets failed to conform to the impact attenuation requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Corrective Action

Shark will notify owners and will direct owners to contact service provider realtime results who will replace the helmet, free of charge. the recall began on january 30, 2015. owners may contact realtime results at 1-888-770-7157.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14E086000
Manufacturer: Shark
Report Received Date: 2014-12-22T00:00:00
Subject: Impact testing failure/fmvss 218
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 2,538

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Shark is recalling certain medium and extra large raw motorcycle helmets manufactured august 22, 2013, to june 29, 2014. during testing, some of the affected helmets failed to conform to the impact attenuation requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."
Consequence Summary: By wearing a helmet that fails to meet impact requirements, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action: Shark will notify owners and will direct owners to contact service provider realtime results who will replace the helmet, free of charge. the recall began on january 30, 2015. owners may contact realtime results at 1-888-770-7157.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 13.86

Metadata

SID: row-puqg-v4q8~viwm
NHTSA ID: 14E086000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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