# Bell Sports, Inc.: Helmets May Not Adequately Protect User/FMVSS 218 (25E088000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bell Sports, Inc. |
| Subject | Helmets May Not Adequately Protect User/FMVSS 218 |
| NHTSA ID | 25E088000 |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Units potentially affected | 150 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Bell Sports Inc (Bell) is recalling certain Scout Air helmets, sizes S and L. The helmets may lack proper penetration 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 protection increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Bell will replace the helmet or reimburse owners as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Bell's customer service at 1-800-216-9446. |

## Why this score
- 150 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E088000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.