NHTSA recall 14E074000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Nov 14, 2014972 vehicles affectedFLY RacingBuilt Jun 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2012
The defect
FLY Racing (FLY) is recalling certain model .357 Helmets size XL manufactured June 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. The metal ring on the retention strap may separate in high heat conditions. Thus, these helmets fail to conform the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The risk
A helmet that may not remain secure increases the risk of injury to the user in the event of a crash.
The remedy
FLY will notify owners, and dealers will exchange or refund the affected helmets, free of charge. The recall began on February 10, 2015. Owners, may contact FLY customer service at 1-208-376-8400.