Recall 18E019000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 18E019000 · announced April 4, 2018 · Badass · 134 units affected

The problem

Badass Helmet Company (Badass Helmet) is recalling certain Rogue helmets. 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

Badass Helmet will notify owners, and issue a full refund. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Badass Helmet customer service at 1-866-334-3563.

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.