Afx recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
In the event of a vehicle crash, the rider could face serious injury if there is significant impact.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Afx Fx-76
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E079000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Afx North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 19, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jan 14, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,074
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- Mar 30, 2013 to Oct 31, 2013
- 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.