9999 FUEL HELMETS SH-HHGL16 Recall

Campaign:
18E005000 on 01/24/2018
Component:
Equipment:motorcycle:helmets
Manufactured:
03/31/2014 - 01/07/2015
Affected:
15,003
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Fuel will replace the helmet, free of charge. the recall began march 30, 2018. 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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