BILTWELL BILTWELL EL FUERTE HELMET Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
BILTWELL EL FUERTE HELMET
Brand
BILTWELL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Biltwell Inc. is recalling certain BILTWELL EL FUERTE HELMET equipment due to equipment:motorcycle:helmets issues. By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Biltwell Inc. is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, model El Fuerte, sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, manufactured in July 2012, for failing to conform to the impact attenuation and labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Biltwell will notify owners and repurchase the helmets including return shipping costs. The safety recall began on October 25, 2012. Owners may contact Biltwell at 1-951-699-1500 ext 803 or send an email to Recall@Biltwell.com.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026