Biltwell EL Fuerte Helmet: Equipment
Recall 12E042000 · Oct 12, 2012 · Biltwell Inc.
3,480
units affected
3,480
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12E042000
- Date
- Oct 12, 2012
- Maker
- Biltwell Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,480
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment > Motorcycle > Helmets
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can happen
By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Biltwell | El Fuerte Helmet | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12E042000?
1 model: Biltwell El Fuerte Helmet (all years), about 3,480 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12E042000?
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.
What can happen?
By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.