NHTSA Campaign 18E005000

EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Issued by Fuel Helmets · Reported Jan 24, 2018 · 15,003 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Fuel Helmets (Fuel) is recalling certain model SH-HHFL64 and SH-HHGL1 size small, SH-HHFL65 and SH-HHGL15 size medium, SH-HHGL16 and SH-HHFL66 size large, and SH-HHFL67 and SH-HHGL17 size extra large helmets. The strap that secures the helmet to the rider's head may fail in low or high temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

Consequence

If the helmet strap fails to keep the helmet secured in the event of a crash, the rider has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Fuel will replace the helmet, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2018. Owners may contact Fuel customer service at 1-855-355-3835.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FUEL HELMETS SH-HHFL64 15,003
FUEL HELMETS SH-HHFL65 15,003
FUEL HELMETS SH-HHFL66 15,003
FUEL HELMETS SH-HHFL67 15,003
FUEL HELMETS SH-HHGL1 15,003
FUEL HELMETS SH-HHGL15 15,003
FUEL HELMETS SH-HHGL16 15,003
FUEL HELMETS SH-HHGL17 15,003

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18E005000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.