Hci recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Helmet City, Inc. (HCI) is recalling certain model 115 German helmets, size XL, manufactured from April 1, 2014, through April 30, 2014. During a load situation such as during a crash, the straps that secure the affected helmets may stretch excessively. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
What could happen
If the helmet straps stretch significantly in the event of a crash, the helmet may not remain secured to the user's head increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
HCI will notify owners and will replace the model 115 helmets with a model 100 helmet, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact HCI customer service at 1-888-550-3731. HCI's number for this recall is 115 XL (Apr 2014).
Vehicles covered
- Hci 115
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16E010000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Helmet City, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 4, 2016
- Owners notified
- Feb 19, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 270
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- Apr 1, 2014 to Apr 30, 2014
- Part
- Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
- Maker's own recall number
- 115 XL (Apr 2014)
- 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.