Safety Recall NHTSA · 10E012000 Reported April 23, 2010

Motorcycle helmets

Advanced Carbon Composites Inc. · Equipment · 21,084 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10E012000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
21,084
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 23, 2010

Defect Summary

Advanced carbon composites (acc) is recalling all model ext-001, ext-002, and ext-003 motorcycle helmets, sizes s/m, m/l, and l/xl. these helmets fail to conform to the penetration, impact attenuation, and/or labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the helmet will not adequately protect the wearer of the helmet, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

This company is out of business. please see "other recall related documents."

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Advanced Carbon Composites Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 10E012000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10E012000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10E012000?

NHTSA recall 10E012000 was issued by Advanced Carbon Composites Inc. on April 23, 2010. It addresses: Motorcycle helmets. The recall affects approximately 21,084 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Advanced Carbon Composites Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10E012000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.