Fuel Helmets | NHTSA Recall #18E005000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18E005000 by Fuel Helmets. Affecting model sh-hhfl64 and sh-hhgl1 size small, sh-hhfl65 and sh-hhgl15 size medium, sh-hhgl16 and sh-hhfl66 size large, and sh-hhfl67 and sh-hhgl17 size extra large helmets Includes 15,003 affected units, Helmet Strap Failure in Low or High Temp/FMVSS 218, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel sh-hhfl64 and sh-hhgl1 size small, sh-hhfl65 and sh-hhgl15 size medium, sh-hhgl16 and sh-hhfl66 size large, and sh-hhfl67 and sh-hhgl17 size extra large helmets
Defect Summary
Fuel helmets (fuel) is recalling certain model sh-hhfl64 and sh-hhgl1 size small, sh-hhfl65 and sh-hhgl15 size medium, sh-hhgl16 and sh-hhfl66 size large, and sh-hhfl67 and sh-hhgl17 size extra large helmets. the strap that secures the helmet to the rider's head may fail in low or high temperatures. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 218, "motorcycle helmets."
Corrective Action
Fuel will replace the helmet, free of charge. the recall began july 7, 2018. owners may contact fuel customer service at 1-855-355-3835.