NHTSA Campaign 17E015000

EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Issued by Tegol, Inc. · Reported Mar 12, 2017 · 11,487 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Tegol, Inc. (Tegol) is recalling certain Outlaw V-5 Series helmets, in all sizes. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. Additionally, the helmets may not stay secured to head 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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

Tegol will notify owners and will refund owners the price of the helmet, free of charge. The recall began during March 2017. The Owners may contact Tegol customer service at 1-866-371-0281 or by email at [email protected].

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
OUTLAW V-5 SERIES 11,487

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17E015000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.