Cyber Helmet recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Tucker Rocky Distribution is recalling certain Cyber U-72 size large motorcyle helmets manufactured in June 2012. The affected helmets fail to conform to the impact 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
Tucker Rocky will will attempt to notify owners via signs in dealerships and media outlets since they have no record of the owners. Tucker Rocky will replace the affected helmets, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2014. Owners may contact Tucker Rocky at 1-817-258-9018.
Vehicles covered
- Cyber Helmet U-72 52 Large
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E005000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Tucker Rocky Distribution
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 4, 2014
- Owners notified
- Apr 25, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 996
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- Jun 1, 2012 to Jun 30, 2012
- 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.