Safety Recall NHTSA · 13E047000 Reported August 16, 2013

Helmets/fmvss 218

Q: What is recall 13E047000?

NHTSA recall 13E047000 was issued by Tegol, Inc. on August 16, 2013. It addresses: Helmets/fmvss 218. The recall affects approximately 23,210 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.

Tegol, Inc. · Equipment · 23,210 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13E047000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Tegol, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

23,210

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

August 16, 2013

Completion Rate

3.26

Defect Summary

Tegol, inc. (tegol) is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, models ax-3 series, ax-4 series, and tg-5 series outlaw helmets, all sizes. the affected helmets fail to conform to the impact attenuation, penetration, labeling, and retention requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Safety Consequence

In 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

Tegol will notify owners and will either replace any noncompliant helmet or offer a full refund. the recall began on september 18, 2013. owners may contact tegol's recall hotline toll-free at 1-866-371-0281.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Tegol, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13E047000 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 13E047000

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

What is recall 13E047000?

NHTSA recall 13E047000 was issued by Tegol, Inc. on August 16, 2013. It addresses: Helmets/fmvss 218. The recall affects approximately 23,210 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tegol, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13E047000 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.