Outlaw recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Tegol, Inc. (Tegol) is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, models AX-3 Series, AX-4 series, and TG-5 Series Outlaw helmets, all sizes. The affected helmets fail to conform to the impact attenuation, penetration, labeling, and retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
What could happen
In wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Tegol will notify owners and will either replace any noncompliant helmet or offer a full refund. The recall began on September 18, 2013. Owners may contact Tegol's recall Hotline toll-free at 1-866-371-0281.
Vehicles covered
- Outlaw Ax-3 Series
- Outlaw Ax-4 Series
- Outlaw Tg-5 Series
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E047000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Tegol, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 16, 2013
- Owners notified
- Sep 18, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 23,210
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 218
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.
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.