9999 AFX FX-76 Recall

Campaign:

14E079000 on 11/18/2014

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Manufactured:

03/29/2013 - 10/30/2013

Affected:

4,074

Defect:

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."

Consequence:

In the event of a vehicle crash, the rider could face serious injury if there is significant impact.

Correction:

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.

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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