Biltwell recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
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 fix
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 [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Biltwell El Fuerte Helmet
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12E042000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Biltwell Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 12, 2012
- Owners notified
- Oct 25, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,480
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 1, 2012 to Jul 31, 2012
- Part
- Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 218
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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.