Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E034000 Reported May 18, 2005

Fmvss 218/insufficient stitching of the ear flap

Q: What is recall 05E034000?

NHTSA recall 05E034000 was issued by Helmet City, Inc. on May 18, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 218/insufficient stitching of the ear flap. The recall affects approximately 36,855 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Helmet City, Inc. · Equipment · 36,855 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05E034000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Helmet City, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

36,855

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

May 18, 2005

Defect Summary

All sizes of the motorcycle helmet, models #100 and #100g, manufactured by helmet city (hci) between october 1, 2004, and april 29, 2005. these helmets fail the retention requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle helmets. the stitching on the right side ear flap is insufficient.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the ear flap can rip, leaving the wearer unprotected, possibly resulting in head injuries.

Corrective Action

Hci will notify its customers and repair the helmets by adding additional stitching. the recall began on june 20, 2005. owners may contact hci at 888-550-3731.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Helmet City, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05E034000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 05E034000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05E034000?

NHTSA recall 05E034000 was issued by Helmet City, Inc. on May 18, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 218/insufficient stitching of the ear flap. The recall affects approximately 36,855 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Helmet City, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E034000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.