Recall
Afx Fx-3 — 03E007000
NHTSA ID
03E007000
Make
Afx
Model
Fx-3
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2003-02-10
Component
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Units Affected
30,478
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET MAY NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE WEARER FROM SERIOUS INJURY OR POSSIBLE DEATH.
Remedy
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.