Biltwell El Fuerte Helmet — Equipment: motorcycle: helmets
Published October 15, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 12, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12E042000, published October 15, 2012 and initiated October 12, 2012. Recalling firm: Biltwell Custom Motorcycle Corp; Biltwell El Fuerte Helmet — Equipment: motorcycle: helmets.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BILTWELL
- Model
- EL FUERTE HELMET
- Manufacturer
- Biltwell Custom Motorcycle Corp
- Lot
- BILTWELL EL FUERTE HELMET
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Biltwell El Fuerte Helmet — Equipment: motorcycle: helmets recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E042000 on October 15, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BILTWELL. Model: EL FUERTE HELMET.