Soaring Helmet Corporation | NHTSA Recall #16E033000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E033000 by Soaring Helmet Corporation. Affecting stealth phantom helmets, part numbers 8300 and 8351, in sizes extra small through xxl, in all sizes and graphics, manufactured april 1, 2013, to december 30, 2014 Includes 6,631 affected units, Penetration Test Failure/FMVSS 218, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsstealth phantom helmets, part numbers 8300 and 8351, in sizes extra small through xxl, in all sizes and graphics, manufactured april 1, 2013, to december 30, 2014
Defect Summary
Soaring helmet corporation (soaring) is recalling certain stealth phantom helmets, part numbers 8300 and 8351, in sizes extra small through xxl, in all sizes and graphics, manufactured april 1, 2013, to december 30, 2014. the affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer from penetration injuries in the event of a crash. as such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 218, "motorcycle helmets."
Corrective Action
Since the helmet purchasers are unknown, a notification was placed on the stealth website on may 4, 2016. retailers will exchange the helmets for a different stealth helmet or offer a refund, free of charge. owners may contact soaring at 1-425-656-0683.