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Campaign 17E-027

These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash

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Defect summary

Daytona Helmets International (Daytona) is recalling certain Skull Cap D1, D3 and D6 Helmets in sizes 3XS through 4XL manufactured during May 2015. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Daytona will notify owners, and dealers will replace the helmets, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2017. Owners may contact Daytona customer service at 1-800-452-5745.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17E027000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 17E-027
MakeModelModel years
DaytonaSkull CAPYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.