Safety Recall NHTSA · 14E069000 Reported October 21, 2014

Helmet indentation/fmvss 218

Tegol, Inc. · Equipment · 15,871 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14E069000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
15,871
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 21, 2014
Completion Rate
17.19

Defect Summary

Tegol, inc. (tegol) is recalling certain hawk gld-900 series helmets in all sizes. the affected helmets fail to meet the minimum safety requirements set forth in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Safety Consequence

Helmets that do not comply with minimum safety standards may not offer the protection intended by the safety standards and accordingly increase the risk of injury to the user in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tegol will notify owners, and owners will be offered a full refund, free of charge. the recall began in october 2014. for more information about the recall, owners should contact leather up customer service at 1-866-371-0281.

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 Tegol, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14E069000 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 14E069000

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

What is recall 14E069000?

NHTSA recall 14E069000 was issued by Tegol, Inc. on October 21, 2014. It addresses: Helmet indentation/fmvss 218. The recall affects approximately 15,871 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 14E069000 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.