Helmet City, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16E008000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E008000 by Helmet City, Inc.. Affecting model 100 motorcycle helmets, sizes medium and x-large, both in gloss black, manufactured from december 1, 2013, through december 31, 2013 Includes 900 affected units, Helmets may not Meet Impact Requirements/FMVSS 218, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 100 motorcycle helmets, sizes medium and x-large, both in gloss black, manufactured from december 1, 2013, through december 31, 2013
Defect Summary
Helmet city, inc. (hci) is recalling certain model 100 motorcycle helmets, sizes medium and x-large, both in gloss black, manufactured from december 1, 2013, through december 31, 2013. the affected helmets may not be strong enough to adequately protect a user's head in an impact. as such, these helmets fail to comply with the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 218, "motorcycle helmets."
Corrective Action
Hci will notify owners and will provide a replacement model 100 helmet, free of charge. hci will replace the noncompliant helmets free of charge. owners may contact hci customer service at 1-888-550-3731. hci's number for this recall is 100 xl/m (dec 2013).