NHTSA recall 10E024000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Jun 16, 20108,033 vehicles affectedBELL HELMENTS, USABuilt Sep 1, 2006 – Mar 31, 2010
The defect
Bell helmets IS recalling certain bell MAG-8 motorcycle helmets, sizes XL and xxl, manufactured from september 2006 through march 2010. these helmets fail to conform to the impact attenuation requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer of the helmet, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Bell helmets will provide owners a free replacement helmet. the safety recall began on june 25, 2010. owners may contact bell helmets at 1-866-892-6059.