Motorcycle Equipment Recall - Fuel Helmets Open Face Motorcycle Helmets
By Walter F. Kern
NHTSA Campaign ID:
18E036000
Component:
Equipment
Manufacturer:
Fuel Helmets
Recall Date: 5/22/2018
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 20,009
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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."
Consequence Summary:
A helmet that fails to meet the safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Fuel Helmets will notify owners and replace the helmet, free of charge.
The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Fuel customer service at 1-855-355-3835.
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