Fuel Helmets | NHTSA Recall #18E036000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18E036000 by Fuel Helmets. Affecting open face helmets, part number sh-of0016 in size large and sh-of0017 in size extra large manufactured june 2015-april 2017 Includes 20,009 affected units, Helmet may not Protect from Impact/FMVSS 218, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsopen face helmets, part number sh-of0016 in size large and sh-of0017 in size extra large manufactured june 2015-april 2017
Defect Summary
Fuel helmets (fuel) is recalling certain open face helmets, part number sh-of0016 in size large and sh-of0017 in size extra large manufactured june 2015-april 2017. the affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer's head in the event of an impact, and an object may penetrate the helmet. as such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 218, "motorcycle helmets."
Corrective Action
Fuel helmets will notify owners and replace the helmet, free of charge. the recall began december 10, 2018. owners may contact fuel customer service at 1-855-355-3835.