9999 FUEL HELMETS SH-OF0017 Recall

Campaign:
18E036000 on 06/03/2018
Component:
Equipment:motorcycle:helmets
Manufactured:
05/31/2015 - 04/29/2017
Affected:
20,009
Defect:
Fuel helmets (fuel) is recalling certain open face helmets, part number sh-of0016 in size large and sh-of0017 in size extra large manufactured june 2015-april 2017. the affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer's head in the event of an impact, and an object may penetrate the helmet. 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.
Correction:
Fuel helmets will notify owners and replace the helmet, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact fuel customer service at 1-855-355-3835.
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.

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