Key Takeaway

NEXL/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS/FVVSS 218 by NEXL SPORTS PRODUCTS was recalled on June 26, 2003. What to do: 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....

NHTSA Ongoing

NEXL/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS/FVVSS 218

Recalled: June 26, 2003 ~46,518 units affected 03E037

Description

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.

Injuries / Consequence

THESE HELMETS WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE WEARER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. SERIOUS HEAD INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

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.

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Company Information

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: 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. OWNER...

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