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NHTSA Receives Petition from Allwin Powersports on Helmets Noncompliance
WHY IT MATTERS
Helmets are essential for rider protection; determining the safety impact of the noncompliance will inform consumers and regulators.
What happened
NHTSA announces receipt of a petition from Allwin Powersports Corp. regarding the LS2 Rapid II motorcycle helmets, which the manufacturer says do not fully meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.
218. Allwin filed a non‑compliance report on November 10, 2025 and, on November 21, 2025, asked the agency to rule the issue inconsequential to motor‑vehicle safety.
The agency has acknowledged the petition but has not yet issued a decision or indicated further action. The outcome will clarify whether the helmets pose a safety risk to riders.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Allwin Powersports Corp., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
NHTSA via the Federal Register · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · U.S. federal government publication; source-specific terms apply