Safety Recall NHTSA · 14E086000 Reported December 22, 2014

Impact testing failure/fmvss 218

Q: What is recall 14E086000?

NHTSA recall 14E086000 was issued by Shark on December 22, 2014. It addresses: Impact testing failure/fmvss 218. The recall affects approximately 2,538 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.

Shark · Equipment · 2,538 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

14E086000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Shark

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

2,538

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

December 22, 2014

Completion Rate

13.86

Defect Summary

Shark is recalling certain medium and extra large raw motorcycle helmets manufactured august 22, 2013, to june 29, 2014. during testing, some of the affected helmets failed to conform to the impact attenuation requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Safety Consequence

By wearing a helmet that fails to meet impact requirements, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Shark will notify owners and will direct owners to contact service provider realtime results who will replace the helmet, free of charge. the recall began on january 30, 2015. owners may contact realtime results at 1-888-770-7157.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Shark dealer and reference recall ID 14E086000 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 14E086000

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

What is recall 14E086000?

NHTSA recall 14E086000 was issued by Shark on December 22, 2014. It addresses: Impact testing failure/fmvss 218. The recall affects approximately 2,538 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Shark dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14E086000 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.