OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
12E042000
Equipment:motorcycle:helmets
Reported Oct 12, 2012 · Biltwell Inc.
Summary
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."
Consequence
By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
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 Recall@Biltwell.com.
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.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗