Ls2 recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Allwin Powersports Corp (Allwin) is recalling certain model LS2 helmets model HH566 casing carbon helmets , sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL manufactured January 2011, to January 2012. The helmets do not meet the minimum performance requirements of the penetration test in ambient and high temperatures. Thus, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
What could happen
The helmets may not adequately protect a rider in the event of a crash.
The fix
Allwin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the helmets with new helmets, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Allwin customer service at 1-888-968-9888 or email to [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Ls2 Hh566 Casing Carbon
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E072000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Allwin Powersports Corp
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 5, 2014
- Owners notified
- Nov 10, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 540
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- Jan 5, 2011 to Jan 15, 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.