NHTSA Campaign 26E061000

EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Issued by Bell Sports, Inc. · Reported Aug 26, 2026 · 400 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Bell Sports, Inc. (Bell) is recalling certain Pit Boss helmets, size medium, that were manufactured between January 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026. 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 Helmets."

Consequence

A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BELL PIT BOSS HELMET 400

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26E061000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.