Gmax recall: Equipment
What is wrong
GMAX Helmet LLC (GMAX) is recalling certain GM78 Fullface helmets, size medium, manufactured between March 2012 and April 2014. The affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
What could happen
An individuals head may not be fully protected when wearing this helmet, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
GMAX will notify dealers and customers will be offered to either exchange their helmet for any GMAX helmet or receive a full refund. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact GMAX customer service at 1-208-376-8400.
Vehicles covered
- Gmax Gm78 Full Face Medium
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16E003000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Gmax Helmet LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 20, 2016
- Owners notified
- Mar 11, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,915
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 30, 2014
- 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.