NHTSA recall 09E052000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Aug 17, 2009984 vehicles affectedAFX NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Dec 1, 2007 – Dec 31, 2007
The defect
Afx IS recalling certain model FX-28 motorcycle helmets, sizes xs, sm, and md, manufactured during december 2007. these helmets fail to comply with the penetration requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the wearer of the helmet may not be adequately protected, possibly resulting in personal injury.
The remedy
Afx will notify owners and provide a replacement helmet free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during september 2009. owners may contact afx at 1-519- 686-6477.