Badass recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Badass Helmet Company (Badass) is recalling certain Trooper motorcycle helmets, model TR001.6, in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and 2XL. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash and they may not stay secured to the rider's head. Additionally, the label inside the helmet may be incorrect in that it does not list the actual helmet manufacturer and does not list the model of the helmet. As such, these helmets 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
Badass will notify owners and replace the defective helmets, free of charge. The recall began September 7, 2018. Owners may contact Badass customer service at 1-866-334-3563.
Vehicles covered
- Badass Trooper
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E052000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Badass Helmet Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 10, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 7, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 762
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- Feb 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2017
- 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.