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What the notice says Bell Sports, Inc. (Bell) is recalling certain Pit Boss helmets, size medium, that were manufactured between January 1, 2025 and January 31, 2025. The helmets may lack proper impact protection. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle …
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 26E061 cover?
- Bell.
- What is wrong with them?
- Bell Sports, Inc. (Bell) is recalling certain Pit Boss helmets, size medium, that were manufactured between January 1, 2025 and January 31, 2025. The helmets may lack proper impact protection.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. Bell will replace the helmet or reimburse owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 7, 2026. Owners may contact Bell's customer service at 1-800-216-9446.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury in a crash.”
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We first read this notice on 29 August 2026 and have caught it being edited 1 time since.
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