AFX North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by AFX North America, Inc. in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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February 10, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AFX/FMVSS 218/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS WITH WEAK SPOTS

MODEL FX-3 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO APRIL 2002. THE MOLDING PROCESS UNIQUE TO THIS MODEL REQUIRES INJECTION OF THE LINER INTO THE SHELL WHICH LEFT WEAK SPOTS IN THE FRONT OF THE HELMET. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS."

NHTSA ID: 03E006000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 30,478

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET MAY NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE WEARER FROM SERIOUS INJURY OR POSSIBLE DEATH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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