Vcan V531, model year 9999. Filed by H&H Sports Protection and reported to NHTSA on 1 August 2018. 4,314 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says H&H Sports Protection (H&H Sports) is recalling certain VCAN V531 motorcycle helmets in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL. The helmet straps may not be properly sewn and, as a result, the helmets may not stay secured to the rider's head in the event of a crash. Additionally, the labels have an incorrect manufacturer's …
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 18E074 cover?
- Vcan V531.
- What is wrong with them?
- H&H Sports Protection (H&H Sports) is recalling certain VCAN V531 motorcycle helmets in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL. The helmet straps may not be properly sewn and, as a result, the helmets may not stay secured to the rider's head in the event of a crash.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- A helmet that does not remain secured to the rider's head will not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. The affected helmets were sold through Amazon. H&H Sports will notify the owners, and instruct them to return the helmets to Amazon. A complete refund of the purchase price and shipping costs will be provided free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “A helmet that does not remain secured to the rider's head will not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.”
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in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 18E074 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | H&H Sports Protection |
| System at fault | Equipment:Motorcycle:Helmets |
| Reported to NHTSA | 1 August 2018 |
| Model years | 9999-9999 |
| Vehicles named | VCAN V531 |
What the notice says today
The consequence
A helmet that does not remain secured to the rider's head will not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
The affected helmets were sold through Amazon. H&H Sports will notify the owners, and instruct them to return the helmets to Amazon. A complete refund of the purchase price and shipping costs will be provided free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Amazon customer service at 1-888-280-4331 or H&H Sports customer service at 1-626-444-0107 or by email at V531Recall@HHsportsprotection.com. .
What it said before
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This is one of 2,632 notices in the record whose component field names equipment. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 29 days.
Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.
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CarsMultiverse, recall 18E074, wording as read on 16 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/18e074/
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