Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E006000 Reported January 24, 2018

Chin bar may detach in a crash

Dainese S.p.a. · Equipment · 325 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18E006000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
325
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
January 24, 2018
Completion Rate
97.84

Defect Summary

Dainese s.p.a (dainese) is recalling certain agv carbon modular motorcycle full-face, flip-up helmets, model agv 580. the glue applied to the screws that secure the chin bar components together may have contacted the chin base polycarbonate material causing it to deteriorate prematurely.

Safety Consequence

The deteriorated polycarbonate material may result in the chin base detaching during an impact, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dainese will notify owners, and dealers will replace the helmets, free of charge. the recall began february 12, 2018. owners may contact dainese customer service at 1-855-327-5639.

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 Dainese S.p.a. dealer and reference recall ID 18E006000 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 18E006000

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

What is recall 18E006000?

NHTSA recall 18E006000 was issued by Dainese S.p.a. on January 24, 2018. It addresses: Chin bar may detach in a crash. The recall affects approximately 325 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dainese S.p.a. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E006000 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.