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Vehicle Parts & Equipment

Bell Scout Air Helmets Recalled for Penetration Protection Failure

Agency Publication Date: December 17, 2025
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Summary

Bell Sports, Inc. is recalling 150 Scout Air helmets in sizes Small (S) and Large (L). These helmets may lack proper protection against objects penetrating the shell, which means they fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218 for motorcycle helmets. Bell will provide a free replacement helmet or reimburse owners for the cost of the product.

Risk

A helmet that does not provide adequate penetration protection significantly increases the risk of serious head injury during a motorcycle crash.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Bell Scout Air motorcycle helmets in sizes Small (S) and Large (L).
  2. Stop using the affected helmets immediately to avoid the risk of injury.
  3. Contact Bell's customer service at 1-800-216-9446 to arrange for a free replacement helmet or to request a full reimbursement.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ”„Option 1: Free Replacement

Bell will provide a replacement helmet free of charge.

How to: Contact Bell's customer service at 1-800-216-9446 to arrange for a replacement.
๐Ÿ’ฐOption 2: Full Refund

Bell will reimburse owners for the cost of the helmet.

How to: Contact Bell's customer service at 1-800-216-9446 to request a reimbursement.

Affected Products

Product: Bell Scout Air Helmet
Variants: Size Small (S), Size Large (L)
Part / Model:
Scout Air

Fails to comply with FMVSS 218 requirements.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25E088000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Bell Sports, Inc.
Sold By: authorized retailers
Units Affected: 150 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Equipment (E)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: January 15, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response