Tegol, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16E062000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E062000 by Tegol, Inc.. Affecting outlaw slim-g series motorcycle helmets, part number gld-12-510-511, in all sizes, manufactured march 30, 2013, to june 5, 2013 Includes 5,292 affected units, Helmet: Impact and Penetration Risk/FMVSS 218, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

outlaw slim-g series motorcycle helmets, part number gld-12-510-511, in all sizes, manufactured march 30, 2013, to june 5, 2013

Defect Summary

Tegol, inc. (tegol) is recalling certain outlaw slim-g series motorcycle helmets, part number gld-12-510-511, in all sizes, manufactured march 30, 2013, to june 5, 2013. the affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer's head in the event of an impact, and an object may penetrate the helmet. additionally, these helmets may not be labeled properly. as such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Corrective Action

Tegol will notify owners and offer a full refund on all helmets affected by the recall. the recall began on july 19, 2016. the recall began on july 19, 2016. owners may contact tegol customer service at 1-714-496-9988.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16E062000
Manufacturer: Tegol, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-07-13T00:00:00
Subject: Helmet: impact and penetration risk/fmvss 218
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 5,292

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Tegol, inc. (tegol) is recalling certain outlaw slim-g series motorcycle helmets, part number gld-12-510-511, in all sizes, manufactured march 30, 2013, to june 5, 2013. the affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer's head in the event of an impact, and an object may penetrate the helmet. additionally, these helmets may not be labeled properly. as such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 218, "motorcycle helmets."
Consequence Summary: Helmets that do properly protect the wearer's head can increase the risk of injury to the wearer in the event of a crash. missing labeling information reduces the user's possibility of identifying the helmet in the event of a safety recall.
Corrective Action: Tegol will notify owners and offer a full refund on all helmets affected by the recall. the recall began on july 19, 2016. the recall began on july 19, 2016. owners may contact tegol customer service at 1-714-496-9988.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 6.14

Metadata

SID: row-qdex.57mu_rb7g
NHTSA ID: 16E062000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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