Recall 14E082000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 14E082000 · announced December 8, 2014 · Vcan · 1,172 units affected

The problem

H&H Sports Protection (H&H) is recalling certain VCAN V528 helmets size XL manufactured April 1, 2008, to October 9, 2014. The helmet retention systems failed during high temperature testing. Also, the required labeling may not be found on the helmets. Thus, these helmets do not meet the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218 "Motorcycle helmets."

The risk

Failed helmet restraints can increase the risk of serious personal injury to the occupant.

What to do

H&H will notify affected owners, retailers and dealers, and H&H will reimburse the full purchase price for the helmets. The recall began February 20, 2015. Owners may contact H&H customer service at 1-858-680-8226 or at OP@HHsportsprotection.com.

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.