Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E036000 Reported May 22, 2018

Helmet may not protect from impact/fmvss 218

Fuel Helmets · Equipment · 20,009 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18E036000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Fuel Helmets
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
20,009
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 22, 2018
Completion Rate
3.89

Defect Summary

Fuel helmets (fuel) is recalling certain open face helmets, part number sh-of0016 in size large and sh-of0017 in size extra large manufactured june 2015-april 2017. the affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer's head in the event of an impact, and an object may penetrate the helmet. as such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Safety Consequence

A helmet that fails to meet the safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Fuel helmets will notify owners and replace the helmet, free of charge. the recall began december 10, 2018. owners may contact fuel customer service at 1-855-355-3835.

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 Fuel Helmets dealer and reference recall ID 18E036000 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 18E036000

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

What is recall 18E036000?

NHTSA recall 18E036000 was issued by Fuel Helmets on May 22, 2018. It addresses: Helmet may not protect from impact/fmvss 218. The recall affects approximately 20,009 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fuel Helmets dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E036000 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.