NHTSA Campaign 18E082000

EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Issued by Akoury · Reported Aug 14, 2018 · 108 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Akoury is recalling certain AK AK88S motorcycle helmets, sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL. 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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

Akoury will notify owners, and will provide a replacement helmet or provide a refund, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Akoury customer service at 1-514-824-0666. Akoury's number for this recall is REC2015.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AKOURY AK88S 108

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18E082000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.