NHTSA recall 18E103000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Nov 8, 20185,100 vehicles affectedSilverstone Associates LLCBuilt Jan 5, 2017 – Jan 24, 2017
The defect
Silverstone Associates LLC (Silverstone) is recalling certain Ride Eazy DOT Sleek helmets, sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The risk
A helmet that does not adequately protect the wearer from an impact can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The remedy
Silverstone will notify owners, and provide replacement helmets, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Silverstone customer service at 1-410-696-7180.