Bilt Helmet Bilt Vertex, Bilt Helmet Bilt Vertex Parabola, Bilt Helmet Bilt Vertex Stripes: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 23E004000 · 16K units potentially affected · filed Jan 13, 2023
What's wrong
Comoto Holdings, Inc. (Comoto Holdings) is recalling certain Bilt Vertex BLH133, Bilt Vertex Parabola BLH141, and Bilt Vertex Stripes BLH134 helmets, in sizes SM, MD, LG, and XL. The helmets may lack retention system integrity and adequate penetration protection. 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 protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Comoto Holdings will either provide a credit or replace the helmet, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 1, 2023. Owners may contact Comoto Holdings' customer service at 1-888-258-9530.
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
- 23E004000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- Comoto Holdings, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
- Units affected
- 16,443
- Report received
- Jan 13, 2023
- Owner letters
- Jan 20, 2023
- Type
- Equipment
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