Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

18E020000

ManufacturerBadass Helmet CompanyReported2018-04-04Affected64 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Badass Helmet Company (Badass Helmet) is recalling certain Metalhead 2.5 helmets. 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."

Risk

A helmet that fails to meet the safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Badass Helmet will notify owners, and issue a full refund. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Badass Helmet customer service at 1-866-334-3563.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.