Hci recall: Equipment

What is wrong

Darsan Trading Co. (Darsan) is recalling certain HCI Gloss Black Open Face helmets, model number 15, in size large. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

What could happen

A helmet that does not adequately protect the wearer from an impact can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix

Darsan has notified owners, and will provide replacement helmets or give the consumer a credit for a replacement helmet, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2018. Owners may contact Helmet City customer service at 1-888-550-3731.

Vehicles covered

• Hci 15 Gloss Black Helmet

Facts

NHTSA recall number

18E039000

Type

Equipment

Filed by

Darsan Trading Co.

Reported to NHTSA

Jun 8, 2018

Owners notified

Jun 1, 2018

Vehicles or items affected

180

Started by

NHTSA compliance testing

Built

May 2, 2016 to May 31, 2016

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.