Recall 14E072000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 14E072000 · announced November 5, 2014 · Ls2 · 540 units affected

The problem

Allwin Powersports Corp (Allwin) is recalling certain model LS2 helmets model HH566 casing carbon helmets , sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL manufactured January 2011, to January 2012. The helmets do not meet the minimum performance requirements of the penetration test in ambient and high temperatures. Thus, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The risk

The helmets may not adequately protect a rider in the event of a crash.

What to do

Allwin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the helmets with new helmets, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Allwin customer service at 1-888-968-9888 or email to LS2info@ls2helmets.us.

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.