Defect Description For Recall
Helmet City, Inc. (HCI) Is Recalling Certain Model 115 German Helmets, Size Xl, Manufactured From April 1, 2014, Through April 30, 2014. During A Load Situation Such As During A Crash, The Straps That Secure The Affected Helmets May Stretch Excessively. As Such, These Helmets Fail To Comply With The Retention Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.”
Make Of Vehicle
HCI
Model Of Vehicle
115
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
16E010000
Component Description
Equipment:Motorcycle:Helmets
Effect Of Defect
If The Helmet Straps Stretch Significantly In The Event Of A Crash, The Helmet May Not Remain Secured To The User’S Head Increasing Their Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
HCI Will Notify Owners And Will Replace The Model 115 Helmets With A Model 100 Helmet, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 19, 2016. Owners May Contact HCI Customer Service At 1-888-550-3731. HCI’S Number For This Recall Is 115 Xl (Apr 2014).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Helmet City, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140401
End Of Manufacture
20140430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
270
Date Owners Notified
20160219
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Helmet City, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160204
Make Campaign Number
115 XL (Apr 2014)
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
218