NHTSA Campaign 18E103000
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Issued by Silverstone Associates LLC · Reported Nov 8, 2018 · 5,100 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
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
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDE EAZY | DOT SLEEK | 5,100 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18E103000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.