Afx North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03E007000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E007000 by Afx North America, Inc.. Includes 30,478 affected units, AFX/FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS/CHIN STRAP, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Model fx-3 motorcycle helmets manufactured prior to april 2002. the chin strap was sewn with one bar tack as apposed to two bar tacks. this does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."
Corrective Action
Afx has notified its dealers and will replace the affected helmets with a 100% compliant helmet free of charge. notification to known customers began march 3, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact afx at 519-686-6477 or for more information about the recall, customers can visit afx's website at afxhelmets.com.