Recall 14E038000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 14E038000 · announced July 11, 2014 · Cyber · 342 units affected

The problem

Tucker Rocky Distribution (Tucker Rocky) is recalling certain models of Cyber River Road Grateful Dead U-6 motorcycle helmets, small and medium sizes, manufactured in December 2012. During testing, the affected helmets failed to conform to the impact attenuation requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The risk

The helmet may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a crash.

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. The helmets will be replaced with helmets that meets FMVSS requirements, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2014. Owners may contact Tucker Rocky customer service at 1-817-258-9247.

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.