Seer recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Super seer corporation (super seer) is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, models s1602, s1602v, s1608, and s1608v. Only the extra large size helmets are being recalled. These helmets fail to conform to the penetration and retention requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."
What could happen
In the event of a crash, the wearer of the helmet may not be adequately protected, possibly resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Super seer will notify owners and replace the noncompliant helmets free of charge. The safety recall began on august 24, 2012. Owners may contact super seer customer service at 1-303-674-6663.
Vehicles covered
- Seer S1602
- Seer S1602V
- Seer S1608
- Seer S1608V
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12E024000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Super Seer Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 27, 2012
- Owners notified
- Aug 24, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 186
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- Nov 1, 2008 to Jun 21, 2012
- Part
- Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 218
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.