Safety Recall NHTSA · 14E079000 Reported November 19, 2014

Single impact failure/fmvss 218

Q: What is recall 14E079000?

NHTSA recall 14E079000 was issued by Afx North America, Inc. on November 19, 2014. It addresses: Single impact failure/fmvss 218. The recall affects approximately 4,074 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Afx North America, Inc. · Equipment · 4,074 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

14E079000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Afx North America, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

4,074

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

November 19, 2014

Completion Rate

85.63

Defect Summary

Afx north america, inc. (afx) is recalling certain model fx-76 motorcycle helmets sizes l, xl, and xxl manufactured march 30, 2013, to october 31, 2013. the affected helmets failed the sample test for single impact. thus, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the rider could face serious injury if there is significant impact.

Corrective Action

The remedy for this recall is still under development. the recall began january 14,2015. Owners may contact afx customer service at 1-519-686-6477.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Afx North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14E079000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 14E079000

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

What is recall 14E079000?

NHTSA recall 14E079000 was issued by Afx North America, Inc. on November 19, 2014. It addresses: Single impact failure/fmvss 218. The recall affects approximately 4,074 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Afx North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14E079000 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.