BILT Helmet Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Comoto Holdings, Inc. recalled the helmets after testing identified failures involving Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determined that the affected helmets could increase the risk of head injuries during a crash.

Consumers should stop using recalled helmets immediately and follow the applicable replacement or credit instructions. Riders injured while wearing affected BILT helmets may also have grounds for an individualized product-liability evaluation.

Quick Facts

• Product: Certain BILT Vertex, Route, Amped EVO, and Grommet motorcycle helmets.
• Recalls: Four NHTSA campaigns involving approximately 71,654 helmets between 2022 and 2023.
• Hazard: Inadequate penetration protection, impact performance, or retention-system integrity.
• Remedy: Free replacement helmets or retail credit, depending on the applicable recall campaign.

Latest News on the BILT Helmet Recall

November 2026

A November 9, 2026 review of publicly available BILT helmet recall records confirms four NHTSA campaigns involving approximately 71,654 helmets. A current recall database using NHTSA records through November 3, 2026, identifies the most recent BILT helmet campaign as 23E-004, submitted January 13, 2023 [1].

The review covered the four federal recall campaigns, current retailer recall information, and publicly indexed information concerning potential litigation or settlements. No newer BILT helmet recall or independently verified nationwide BILT helmet settlement was identified in those sources.

This review does not constitute an exhaustive search of every federal or state court docket. Individual lawsuits or claims may exist without appearing in publicly indexed search results.

Cycle Gear continues to publish recall notices for BILT Vertex, Route, Amped EVO, and Grommet helmets. The retailer instructs affected owners to stop using their helmets and contact its recall hotline for a free return shipping label or visit a participating store [2].

January 2023

On January 13, 2023, Comoto Holdings submitted NHTSA recall campaign 23E-004 involving approximately 16,443 BILT Vertex helmets. Testing identified failures involving penetration resistance, impact performance, and retention-system integrity [3].

The same day, Comoto submitted campaign 23E-003 covering approximately 18,980 BILT Route helmets. The affected Route models failed penetration-resistance testing, potentially increasing head-injury risks during a crash [4].

Both campaigns provided affected consumers with a replacement helmet or credit at no charge. The recall notices instructed owners to discontinue using the affected equipment.

October 2022

On October 18, 2022, Comoto reported a recall involving approximately 2,362 BILT Grommet and Grommet Bolt youth helmets. The affected products failed federal penetration-resistance requirements and may not adequately protect young riders during a crash [5].

The recall covered specified youth helmet sizes manufactured from November 2020 through December 2021. Consumers were offered a compliant replacement BILT helmet or credit toward another helmet.

February 2022

On February 23, 2022, Comoto initiated a recall subsequently documented under NHTSA campaign 22E-013 involving approximately 33,869 BILT Amped EVO helmets. Testing identified failures involving penetration resistance and, for certain models, impact performance [6].

The affected products included adult, Rapid Adult, and youth versions of the Amped EVO helmet. The recall remedy provided eligible consumers with a compliant replacement or credit.

Event	Month/Year	Type	Status	Source	Notes
BILT recall status review	November 2026	Regulatory status review	Reviewed	[1]	Four campaigns in current recall index
Retailer recall instructions	November 2026	Consumer remedy review	Available	[2]	Return instructions remain published
BILT Vertex recall	January 2023	Federal recall	Announced	[3]	16,443 helmets affected
BILT Route recall	January 2023	Federal recall	Announced	[4]	18,980 helmets affected
BILT Grommet recall	October 2022	Federal recall	Announced	[5]	2,362 youth helmets affected
BILT Amped EVO recall	February 2022	Federal recall	Announced	[6]	33,869 helmets affected

What Is the BILT Helmet Recall?

The BILT recalls involve motorcycle helmets distributed by Comoto Holdings, Inc., associated with Cycle Gear, RevZilla, and J&P Cycles. The products were marketed to adult and youth motorcycle riders.

NHTSA oversees motorcycle helmet safety under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218. The standard establishes performance requirements addressing impact attenuation, penetration resistance, and retention-system strength.

The four recalls followed testing that identified noncompliance involving specific helmet models. The identified deficiencies raise concerns about whether affected helmets would provide the protection required during a crash.

Which BILT Motorcycle Helmets Are Recalled?

The recalls involve specific models, sizes, and production periods rather than every helmet sold under the BILT brand. Consumers should compare their helmet’s identifying information with the applicable campaign.

BILT Vertex Helmets — Recall 23E-004

• BILT Vertex, BLH133: SM, MD, LG, XL
• BILT Vertex Parabola, BLH141: SM, MD, LG, XL
• BILT Vertex Stripes, BLH134: SM, MD, LG, XL
• Production dates: September 2021 through July 2022

BILT Route Helmets — Recall 23E-003

• BILT Route, BLH100: MD, XL, XXL
• BILT Route Retro Women’s, BLH118: MD, XL, XXL
• BILT Route Journey, BLH109: MD, XL, XXL
• Production dates: March 2020 through January 2022

BILT Grommet Helmets — Recall 22E-089

• BILT Grommet Youth, BLH137: SY, MY, LY
• BILT Grommet Bolt Youth, BLH138: SY, MY, LY
• Production dates: November 2020 through December 2021

BILT Amped EVO Helmets — Recall 22E-013

• Amped EVO Adult, BLH126: MD, XL, 2XL
• Amped EVO Rapid Adult, BLH142: MD, LG, 2XL, 3XL
• Amped EVO Youth, BLH127: SY, LY, XLY

Owners should verify the model, size, and manufacturing information before determining whether their helmet is included. Retailer recall staff can assist consumers who cannot identify their specific model.

What’s the Problem With BILT Motorcycle Helmets?

Federal testing identified deficiencies involving penetration resistance, impact performance, or retention-system integrity, depending on the recalled model. These requirements are intended to reduce injury risks when a helmet encounters forces associated with a motorcycle crash.

Penetration resistance addresses the helmet’s ability to withstand concentrated impacts. Impact attenuation testing evaluates how effectively a helmet limits forces transmitted toward the rider’s head.

The retention system helps keep a helmet secured during an accident. A failure involving that system could compromise the helmet’s protective positioning when a rider needs it most.

NHTSA determined that the recalled helmets failed applicable federal requirements. However, the recalls do not establish that every affected helmet would fail during a crash.

Have Injuries Been Reported From Recalled BILT Helmets?

The reviewed federal recall records identify safety-test failures and an increased risk of head injuries. They do not establish a verified total of injuries specifically attributed to the recalled BILT helmet deficiencies.

Determining whether a helmet defect caused or worsened an injury requires evidence concerning the crash, helmet performance, and medical findings. A safety-standard violation alone does not establish causation in an individual accident.

What Injuries Could a Defective Motorcycle Helmet Cause?

Motorcycle crashes can cause serious head and neurological injuries, particularly when protective equipment does not perform as intended. The severity depends on collision forces, impact location, helmet performance, and other circumstances.

Potential injuries include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Concussions
• Skull fractures
• Facial fractures and lacerations
• Intracranial bleeding
• Permanent neurological impairment
• Other serious head injuries

Severe injuries may require hospitalization, surgery, neurological care, or long-term rehabilitation. These are potential motorcycle-crash injuries, not additional diagnoses confirmed in the BILT recall records.

Where Were Recalled BILT Helmets Sold?

The affected helmets were distributed through motorcycle equipment retailers associated with Comoto Holdings. Retailers included Cycle Gear, RevZilla, and J&P Cycles, which published consumer recall instructions.

Distribution periods differed among the campaigns, with affected helmets manufactured between 2019 and 2022. Consumers should check the specific recall rather than assume all helmets purchased during those years are included.

What Should Consumers Do With Recalled BILT Helmets?

Cycle Gear instructs owners to stop using recalled BILT helmets immediately. A helmet subject to these safety recalls should not be relied upon for protection while the owner arranges the applicable remedy.

Consumers can contact the recall hotline to register their helmets and receive prepaid return shipping labels. Participating Cycle Gear stores also accept recalled helmets under the published program.

Owners should not attempt to repair or modify the helmets themselves. The recalled conditions involve safety performance that cannot be reliably corrected through ordinary consumer adjustments.

How Can Consumers Obtain a Replacement or Credit?

The four NHTSA recall campaigns provide a compliant replacement helmet or credit toward another helmet. Consumers should follow the terms associated with their specific recall rather than assume that every campaign offers an identical credit amount.

• Vertex, 23E-004: Comoto provides a free replacement helmet or credit.
• Route, 23E-003: Dealers provide a free replacement helmet or credit.
• Grommet, 22E-089: Consumers receive a compliant BILT replacement or credit toward another helmet.
• Amped EVO, 22E-013: Consumers receive a compliant BILT replacement or credit toward another helmet.

Consumers can generally begin the process by identifying their helmet, contacting the recall hotline, arranging a return, and selecting the available remedy. The retailer should confirm the current replacement and credit terms before the helmet is returned.

BILT Helmet Recall Contact Information

• Recall hotline: 888-258-9530
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
• Cycle Gear recall notices: https://www.cyclegear.com/recalls
• RevZilla recall notices: https://www.revzilla.com/recalls-product-notices
• NHTSA safety hotline: 888-327-4236

Replacement equipment or retailer credit addresses the recalled product. Consumers who sustained injuries may have separate legal questions beyond the recall remedy.

Could Comoto Holdings Be Liable for Helmet Injuries?

Product-liability law may permit an injured rider to seek compensation when evidence establishes that a defective or unreasonably dangerous helmet caused or worsened an injury. Depending on state law, potential claims may involve manufacturing defects, defective design, inadequate warnings, negligence, or breach of warranty.

An investigation may examine whether the helmet met applicable safety requirements, how it performed during the accident, and whether the alleged defect contributed to the injury. The recall itself does not automatically establish legal liability.

Who May Be Affected by the BILT Helmet Recall?

Motorcycle riders who experienced serious injuries while wearing recalled BILT helmets may have grounds for individualized legal review. Parents or guardians of injured youth riders may also have questions involving affected Grommet or Amped EVO youth helmets.

The exact helmet model, applicable recall, accident circumstances, and medical findings are important considerations. A person’s eligibility for legal action depends on the available evidence and applicable law.

Do I Qualify for a BILT Helmet Lawsuit?

The following questions may help determine whether a motorcycle accident warrants further legal evaluation:

• Were you wearing a BILT motorcycle helmet included in one of the federal recalls?
• Did a motorcycle accident occur while you were wearing the affected helmet?
• Did you suffer a concussion, skull fracture, traumatic brain injury, or another serious injury?
• Do you have the helmet, medical records, purchase documentation, or evidence involving the accident?

Answering yes does not establish eligibility or guarantee compensation. An attorney can evaluate the helmet, alleged defect, crash circumstances, causation, damages, and applicable filing deadlines.

What Evidence Should Injured Riders Preserve?

Documentation may help determine whether a recalled helmet contributed to a rider’s injuries. Relevant evidence can include:

• The helmet involved in the accident
• Photographs of its model and identification labels
• Purchase receipts and order confirmations
• Photographs of post-crash helmet damage
• Police reports and accident-scene documentation
• Medical records and diagnostic imaging
• Witness statements and insurance records
• Communications concerning the recall

Riders considering legal action may wish to preserve the helmet in its post-crash condition before returning it. An attorney can advise about evidence preservation and applicable legal requirements.

What Compensation May Be Available?

Potential damages in a qualifying product-liability case may include medical expenses, future treatment costs, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, permanent impairment, and other legally recognized losses. Serious head injuries may create substantial rehabilitation or long-term care needs.

The availability of damages depends on the evidence, governing law, and outcome of the case. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Speak With a BILT Helmet Lawyer

If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident involving a recalled BILT helmet, a product-liability attorney can review the accident, helmet model, and medical documentation. A free case review can help determine whether the evidence and applicable law support a potential injury claim.

How Does a BILT Helmet Lawsuit Work?

1. Free case review. An attorney evaluates the helmet, accident, injuries, and available documentation.
2. Investigation. Evidence may include recall records, helmet testing, crash reports, medical records, and expert evaluations.
3. Filing. If supported by the evidence and applicable law, a claim may be filed against potentially responsible parties.
4. Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange evidence, consult experts, assess damages, and discuss settlement.
5. Resolution. A claim may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BILT Helmet Lawsuit?

The BILT Helmet Lawsuit refers to potential product-liability claims involving injuries allegedly associated with recalled BILT motorcycle helmets. Federal recalls establish safety noncompliance involving certain models but do not prove liability for individual injuries.

Why were BILT motorcycle helmets recalled?

Certain models failed federal requirements addressing penetration resistance, impact performance, or retention-system integrity. These deficiencies may increase injury risks during motorcycle crashes.

Which BILT helmets are recalled?

The recalls involve specified Vertex, Route, Amped EVO, and Grommet models in particular sizes and manufacturing periods. Consumers should verify the model and applicable NHTSA campaign before determining eligibility.

Have injuries been reported from recalled BILT helmets?

The reviewed federal documents identify safety-test failures but do not establish a verified total of injuries caused by the recalled defects. Individual accidents require separate investigation to determine whether helmet performance contributed to harm.

Can I receive a replacement BILT helmet?

Yes. The applicable recall campaigns provide compliant replacement helmets or retailer credit, with specific terms depending on the campaign.

Can I file a BILT Helmet Lawsuit after a motorcycle accident?

An injured rider may have a potential claim if evidence establishes that a defective recalled helmet caused or worsened an injury. Eligibility depends on the accident, alleged defect, causation, damages, and filing deadlines.

Is there a BILT helmet class action or settlement?

The reviewed public sources do not establish a newly announced nationwide BILT helmet settlement as of November 9, 2026. This is not an exhaustive court-docket determination, and any specific litigation status requires separate verification.

References

1. https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/bilt-helmet/
2. https://www.cyclegear.com/recalls
3. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23E004-2807.PDF
4. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23E003-9685.PDF
5. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22E089-9114.PDF
6. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22E013-5864.PDF