NHTSA recall 14E043000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Jul 18, 20141,755 vehicles affectedHelmet City, Inc.Built Aug 1, 2012 – Aug 30, 2012
The defect
Helmet City, Inc. (HCI) is recalling certain HCI Model 100 L, XL, and XXL motorcycle helmets manufactured in August 2012. The helmets fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the rider may be at an increased risk of a head injury.
The remedy
HCI will notify owners, and distributors will replace the old helmet with a new helmet with a production date of 2014, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact HCI customer service at 1-888-550-3731.