Helmets May Not Protect User/FMVSS 218 – Matrix Headgear Alpha Motorcycle Helmets

November 12, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19E076000

Helmets May Not Protect User/FMVSS 218

A helmet that does not stay secured to the head or adequately protect the wearer from an impact increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E076

Manufacturer Matrix Headgear Ltd

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 25

 

Summary

Matrix Headgear LTD (Matrix) is recalling certain Alpha motorcycle helmets, in all sizes. The helmet retention system may fail, allowing the helmet to separate from the wearer’s head in the event of a crash. Additionally, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.”

 

Remedy

Matrix will notify owners and will reimburse the cost of the helmet. The recall began January 8, 2020. Owners may contact Matrix customer service at [email protected].

 

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.

 


1 Affected Product

Equipment

BRANDPART NO.PRODUCTION DATES
MATRIX HEADGEARALPHA03/12/2019 – 04/03/2019

 


9 Associated Documents

Recall 573 Report

RCLRPT-19E076-7971.PDF 213.465KB

 


Recall 573 Report

RCLRPT-19E076-2555.PDF 213.351KB

 


Recall 573 Report

RCLRPT-19E076-9055.PDF 213.341KB

 


Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2

RCLRPT-19E076-7119.PDF 213.581KB

 


Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1

RCLRPT-19E076-3972.PDF 213.55KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-1

RCLQRT-19E076-5011.PDF 211.124KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19E076-5699.pdf 244.763KB

 


Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19E076-8079.PDF 213.48KB

 


Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2

RCLRPT-19E076-9872.PDF 213.351KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19E076&docType=RCL

 


 

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