NHTSA recall 18E020000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Apr 4, 201864 vehicles affectedBadass Helmet CompanyBuilt Mar 12, 2016 – Mar 12, 2016
The defect
Badass Helmet Company (Badass Helmet) is recalling certain Metalhead 2.5 helmets. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The risk
A helmet that fails to meet the safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The remedy
Badass Helmet will notify owners, and issue a full refund. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Badass Helmet customer service at 1-866-334-3563.