OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
09E052000
Equipment:motorcycle:helmets
Reported Aug 17, 2009 · AFX NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Summary
AFX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL FX-28 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, SIZES XS, SM, AND MD, MANUFACTURED DURING DECEMBER 2007. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF THE HELMET MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
AFX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT HELMET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFX AT 1-519- 686-6477.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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