Safety Recall NHTSA · 13E046000 Reported August 20, 2013

Impact requirements/fmvss 218

Q: What is recall 13E046000?

NHTSA recall 13E046000 was issued by Cycle Gear, Inc. on August 20, 2013. It addresses: Impact requirements/fmvss 218. The recall affects approximately 222 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.

Cycle Gear, Inc. · Equipment · 222 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13E046000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cycle Gear, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

222

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

August 20, 2013

Defect Summary

Cycle gear is recalling certain street & steel brand big bore model motorcycle helmets, sizes extra small and small. the helmets were manufactured in december 2012. during testing, some of the affected helmets did not comply with the dwell time requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the wearer may not be adequately protected, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Cycle gear will notify owners and provide a replacement helmet or reimbursement. the recall began on september 23, 2013. owners may contact cycle gear by calling 1-800-292-5343 or emailing customerservice@cyclegear.com.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cycle Gear, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13E046000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13E046000

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

What is recall 13E046000?

NHTSA recall 13E046000 was issued by Cycle Gear, Inc. on August 20, 2013. It addresses: Impact requirements/fmvss 218. The recall affects approximately 222 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cycle Gear, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13E046000 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.