Bell recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer of the helmet, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bell Mag-8
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E024000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Bell Helments, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 16, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jun 25, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8,033
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- Sep 1, 2006 to Mar 31, 2010
- Part
- Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 218
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.