NHTSA recall 15E006000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Feb 13, 2015390 vehicles affectedSuomy SPABuilt Jan 1, 2013 – Jul 31, 2013
The defect
Suomy SPA (Suomy) is recalling certain Apex-S1R-EX motorcycle helmets, sizes Extra Small, Small, and Medium manufactured January 1, 2013, to July 31, 2013. The affected motorcycle helmets may not meet the penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The risk
In the event of a motorcycle crash, the wearer may not be adequately protected, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on July 1, 2015. For more information owners may contact Suomy Motosport America Customer Relations by email at: Jim@Suomy.com