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HighNHTSA·26E061000·Announced 2026-08-26

Bell Recalls Pit Boss Helmets for Lack of Impact Protection

Bell Sports is recalling specific Pit Boss helmets that may lack proper impact protection, increasing injury risk in crashes.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical product (motorcycle helmet) that fails to meet federal safety standards for impact protection, creating a risk of harm in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Bell Sports, Inc. is recalling certain Pit Boss helmets, size medium, that were manufactured between January 1, 2025, and January 31, 2026. The recall involves approximately 400 units.

The affected helmets may lack proper impact protection and fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets." A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Bell will replace the helmet or reimburse owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 7, 2026. Owners may contact Bell's customer service at 1-800-216-9446.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Bell Sports, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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