Hci recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Helmet City, Inc. (HCI) is recalling certain model 100 motorcycle helmets, sizes Medium and X-Large, both in Gloss Black, manufactured from December 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. The affected helmets may not be strong enough to adequately protect a user's head in an impact. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
What could happen
The wearer of the helmet may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury.
The fix
HCI will notify owners and will provide a replacement model 100 helmet, free of charge. HCI will replace the noncompliant helmets free of charge. Owners may contact HCI customer service at 1-888-550-3731. HCI's number for this recall is 100 XL/M (dec 2013).
Vehicles covered
- Hci 100
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16E008000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Helmet City, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 4, 2016
- Owners notified
- Feb 19, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 900
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- Dec 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
- Part
- Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
- Maker's own recall number
- 100 XL/M (dec 2013)
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hci recall: Equipment Jul 23, 2019
- Hci recall: Equipment Jul 18, 2014
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.