NHTSA recall 12E042000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Oct 12, 20123,480 vehicles affectedBiltwell Inc.Built Jul 1, 2012 – Jul 31, 2012
The defect
Biltwell Inc. is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, model El Fuerte, sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, manufactured in July 2012, for failing to conform to the impact attenuation and labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The risk
By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The remedy
Biltwell will notify owners and repurchase the helmets including return shipping costs. The safety recall began on October 25, 2012. Owners may contact Biltwell at 1-951-699-1500 ext 803 or send an email to Recall@Biltwell.com.