Recall 15E001000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 15E001000 · announced January 20, 2015 · Speed And Strength · 1,379 units affected

The problem

Tucker Rocky Distribution (Tucker Rocky) is recalling certain Speed and Strength SS500DVD motorcycle helmets manufactured April 12, 2011, to August 31, 2013, sizes XS, S, and M. The helmets fail to meet certain performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The risk

A rider may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury.

What to do

Tucker Rocky will notify owners, and replace any XS, S, and M size Speed and Strength SS500 helmets with a compliant Speed and Strength SS400 helmet, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015. 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.