Fuel Helmets SH-WS001: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 22E009000 · 1,431 units potentially affected · filed Feb 16, 2022
What's wrong
Fuel Helmets is recalling certain SH-WS001 motorcycle helmets, part number SH-WS0016, size Large. The helmet may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
Why it matters
A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Fuel Helmets will notify owners, and provide a credit to replace the helmet or reimburse the cost of the helmet. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2022 Owners may contact Fuel Helmets customer service at 1-855-355-3835.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22E009000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- Fuel Helmets
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
- Units affected
- 1,431
- Report received
- Feb 16, 2022
- Owner letters
- May 13, 2022
- Type
- Equipment
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