Fuel Helmets: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Fuel Helmets in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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2018

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May 22, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Helmet may not Protect from Impact/FMVSS 218

Fuel Helmets (Fuel) is recalling certain Open Face helmets, part number SH-OF0016 in size Large and SH-OF0017 in size Extra Large manufactured June 2015-April 2017. The affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer's head in the event of an impact, and an object may penetrate the helmet. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

NHTSA ID: 18E036000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 20,009

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

Fuel Helmets will notify owners and replace the helmet, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Fuel customer service at 1-855-355-3835.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 3.89

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January 24, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Helmet Strap Failure in Low or High Temp/FMVSS 218

Fuel Helmets (Fuel) is recalling certain model SH-HHFL64 and SH-HHGL1 size small, SH-HHFL65 and SH-HHGL15 size medium, SH-HHGL16 and SH-HHFL66 size large, and SH-HHFL67 and SH-HHGL17 size extra large helmets. The strap that secures the helmet to the rider's head may fail in low or high temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

NHTSA ID: 18E005000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 15,003

Consequence Summary:

If the helmet strap fails to keep the helmet secured in the event of a crash, the rider has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Fuel will replace the helmet, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2018. Owners may contact Fuel customer service at 1-855-355-3835.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 12.34

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