Speed And Strength Ss500dvd recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 20, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tucker Rocky Distribution recalls Speed And Strength Ss500dvd

Recall number

15E001000

Brand / firm

Speed And Strength

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,379 units

Why it was recalled

A rider may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury.

What was recalled

Tucker Rocky Distribution (Tucker Rocky) is recalling certain Speed and Strength SS500DVD motorcycle helmets manufactured April 12, 2011, to August 31, 2013, sizes XS, S, and M. The helmets fail to meet certain performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

What to do

Tucker Rocky will notify owners, and replace any XS, S, and M size Speed and Strength SS500 helmets with a compliant Speed and Strength SS400 helmet, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015. Owners may contact Tucker Rocky customer service at 1-817-258-9247.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.