Safety Recall NHTSA · 17E015000 Reported March 12, 2017

Helmet may not protect from impact/fmvss 218

Tegol, Inc. · Equipment · 11,487 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17E015000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Tegol, Inc.
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
11,487
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 12, 2017
Completion Rate
6.96

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."

Safety Consequence

A helmet that fails to meet the safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Tegol, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17E015000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17E015000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17E015000?

NHTSA recall 17E015000 was issued by Tegol, Inc. on March 12, 2017. It addresses: Helmet may not protect from impact/fmvss 218. The recall affects approximately 11,487 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tegol, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17E015000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.