Recall 14E005000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 14E005000 · announced March 4, 2014 · Cyber Helmet · 996 units affected

The problem

Tucker Rocky Distribution is recalling certain Cyber U-72 size large motorcyle helmets manufactured in June 2012. The affected helmets fail to conform to the impact requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The risk

In wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

What to do

Tucker Rocky will will attempt to notify owners via signs in dealerships and media outlets since they have no record of the owners. Tucker Rocky will replace the affected helmets, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2014. Owners may contact Tucker Rocky at 1-817-258-9018.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.