Badass Helmet Company | NHTSA Recall #18E052000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18E052000 by Badass Helmet Company. Affecting trooper motorcycle helmets, model tr001 Includes 762 affected units, Helmet may not Protect from Impact/FMVSS 218, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelstrooper motorcycle helmets, model tr001
Defect Summary
Badass helmet company (badass) is recalling certain trooper motorcycle helmets, model tr001.6, in sizes xs, s, m, l, xl, and 2xl. these helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash and they may not stay secured to the rider's head. additionally, the label inside the helmet may be incorrect in that it does not list the actual helmet manufacturer and does not list the model of 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
Badass will notify owners and replace the defective helmets, free of charge. the recall began september 7, 2018. owners may contact badass customer service at 1-866-334-3563.