Recall 14E085000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 14E085000 · announced December 22, 2014 · Voss · 974 units affected

The problem

Roadhouse Distribution Inc. (Roadhouse) is recalling certain Voss 888CF motorcycle helmets sizes XS-XXL manufactured June 1, 2013, to October 31, 2014. The affected helmets failed in penetration testing due to inadequate material in the helmet shell. Thus, these helmets fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle helmets."

The risk

The wearer of the helmet may not be adequately protected, increasing the risk of personal injury during a vehicle crash.

What to do

Roadhouse will notify owners and resellers, and provide a replacement helmet free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Roadhouse Distribution Inc at 1-877-431-2453.

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.