Recall 17E064000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 17E064000 · announced October 24, 2017 · Ride Eazy · 620 units affected

The problem

Silverstone Associates LLC (Silverstone) is recalling certain Ride Eazy Trimless helmets in sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The risk

A helmet that fails to meet the safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

Silverstone will notify owners and will provide a replacement half helmet, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2018. Owners may contact Silverstone customer service at 1-410-696-7180.

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.