Tegol, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17E015000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17E015000 by Tegol, Inc.. Affecting outlaw v-5 series helmets, in all sizes Includes 11,487 affected units, Helmet may not Protect from Impact/FMVSS 218, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsoutlaw v-5 series helmets, in all sizes
Defect Summary
Tegol, inc. (tegol) is recalling certain outlaw v-5 series helmets, in all sizes. these helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. additionally, the helmets may not stay secured to head during a motorcycle crash. 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 will refund owners the price of the helmet, free of charge. the recall began during march 2017. the owners may contact tegol customer service at 1-866-371-0281 or by email at tegolrecall@gmail.com.