NHTSA recall 14E079000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Nov 19, 20144,074 vehicles affectedAFX North America, Inc.Built Mar 30, 2013 – Oct 31, 2013
The defect
AFX North America, Inc. (AFX) is recalling certain model FX-76 motorcycle helmets sizes L, XL, and XXL manufactured March 30, 2013, to October 31, 2013. The affected helmets failed the sample test for single impact. Thus, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle helmets."
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the rider could face serious injury if there is significant impact.
The remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began January 14,2015. Owners may contact AFX customer service at 1-519-686-6477.