Suomy recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Suomy SPA (Suomy) is recalling certain Apex-S1R-EX motorcycle helmets, sizes Extra Small, Small, and Medium manufactured January 1, 2013, to July 31, 2013. The affected motorcycle helmets may not meet the penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
What could happen
In the event of a motorcycle crash, the wearer may not be adequately protected, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on July 1, 2015. For more information owners may contact Suomy Motosport America Customer Relations by email at: [email protected]
Vehicles covered
- Suomy Apex-S1R-Ex
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15E006000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Suomy Spa
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 13, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jul 1, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 390
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- Jan 1, 2013 to Jul 31, 2013
- 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.