Recall 18E103000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 18E103000 · announced November 8, 2018 · Ride Eazy · 5,100 units affected

The problem

Silverstone Associates LLC (Silverstone) is recalling certain Ride Eazy DOT Sleek helmets, 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 helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The risk

A helmet that does not adequately protect the wearer from an impact can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

Silverstone will notify owners, and provide replacement helmets, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. 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.