Nexl Sports Products | NHTSA Recall #03E037000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E037000 by Nexl Sports Products. Includes 46,518 affected units, NEXL/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS/FVVSS 218, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nxt "beanie" motorcycle helmets, part nos., nb021, nb031, and nb041; sizes xs/s, m/m+, l/xl/2xl; models '01 manufactured from october 1, 2000, thur march 31, 2001, and '02 manufactured from april 1, 2001, thru june 13, 2003. These helmets fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets," in the areas of impact attenuation, penetration, retention, and labeling.

Corrective Action

Nexl will notify its customers and rework the helmet to bring it in full compliance with federal standards. this repair will be done free of charge. owner notification began august 11, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nexl at 831-786-1800.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E037000
Manufacturer: Nexl Sports Products
Report Received Date: 2003-06-23T00:00:00
Subject: Nexl/motorcycle helmets/fvvss 218
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 46,518

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Nxt "beanie" motorcycle helmets, part nos., nb021, nb031, and nb041; sizes xs/s, m/m+, l/xl/2xl; models '01 manufactured from october 1, 2000, thur march 31, 2001, and '02 manufactured from april 1, 2001, thru june 13, 2003. These helmets fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets," in the areas of impact attenuation, penetration, retention, and labeling.
Consequence Summary: These helmets will not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a crash. serious head injury or death could occur.
Corrective Action: Nexl will notify its customers and rework the helmet to bring it in full compliance with federal standards. this repair will be done free of charge. owner notification began august 11, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nexl at 831-786-1800.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xn98.m9mp~zrq8
NHTSA ID: 03E037000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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