Recall 15E006000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 15E006000 · announced February 13, 2015 · Suomy · 390 units affected

The problem

Suomy SPA (Suomy) is recalling certain Apex-S1R-EX motorcycle helmets, sizes Extra Small, Small, and Medium manufactured January 1, 2013, to July 31, 2013. The affected motorcycle helmets may not meet the penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The risk

In the event of a motorcycle crash, the wearer may not be adequately protected, increasing the risk of personal injury.

What to do

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on July 1, 2015. For more information owners may contact Suomy Motosport America Customer Relations by email at: Jim@Suomy.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.