Safety Recall NHTSA · 12E050000 Reported October 24, 2012

Motorcycle helmets/fmvss 218

Fuel · Equipment · 604 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12E050000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
604
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 24, 2012

Defect Summary

Fuel is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, model sh-hr2066, size l, model sh-hr2067, size xl, and model sh-hh0017, size xl, all manufactured in september 2010. the helmets fail to conform to the impact and retention requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Safety Consequence

By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Fuel will notify distributors and will either replace any noncompliant helmet or offer a full refund. the safety recall began during november 2012. owners may contact fuel at 1-800-971-4630.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fuel dealer and reference recall ID 12E050000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12E050000

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

What is recall 12E050000?

NHTSA recall 12E050000 was issued by Fuel on October 24, 2012. It addresses: Motorcycle helmets/fmvss 218. The recall affects approximately 604 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fuel dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12E050000 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.