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2002 Afx Fx-3

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 2, 2010
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 10, 2003
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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2 injuries, 1 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2002 Afx Fx-3, most frequently naming the electrical, other / unspecified and brakes categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical228.6%
  • Other / unspecified228.6%
  • Brakes114.3%
  • Driver assistance114.3%
  • Suspension114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
03E006000

EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Feb 10, 2003
30,478 units potentially affected
The defect: MODEL FX-3 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO APRIL 2002. THE MOLDING PROCESS UNIQUE TO THIS MODEL REQUIRES INJECTION OF THE LINER INTO THE SHELL WHICH LEFT WEAK SPOTS IN THE FRONT OF THE HELMET. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS."
The risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET MAY NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE WEARER FROM SERIOUS INJURY OR POSSIBLE DEATH.
The remedy: AFX HAS NOTIFIED ITS DEALERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED HELMETS WITH A 100% COMPLIANT HELMET FREE OF CHARGE. NOTIFICATION TO KNOWN CUSTOMERS BEGAN MARCH 3, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AFX AT 519-686-6477 OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECALL, CUSTOMERS CAN VISIT AFX'S WEBSITE AT AFXHELMETS.COM.
AFX NORTH AMERICA, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
03E007000

EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Feb 10, 2003
30,478 units potentially affected
The defect: MODEL FX-3 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO APRIL 2002. THE CHIN STRAP WAS SEWN WITH ONE BAR TACK AS APPOSED TO TWO BAR TACKS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS."
The risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET MAY NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE WEARER FROM SERIOUS INJURY OR POSSIBLE DEATH.
The remedy: AFX HAS NOTIFIED ITS DEALERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED HELMETS WITH A 100% COMPLIANT HELMET FREE OF CHARGE. NOTIFICATION TO KNOWN CUSTOMERS BEGAN MARCH 3, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AFX AT 519-686-6477 OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECALL, CUSTOMERS CAN VISIT AFX'S WEBSITE AT AFXHELMETS.COM.
AFX NORTH AMERICA, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Sep 2, 2010
Crash reported1 injury reported1 death reported

FEMALE PASSENGER DIED FROM HEAD INJURY IN LOW SPEED MOTORCYCLE CRASH WHILE WEARING AFX MODEL FX-10 HELMET. *TR

NHTSA ID
10353441
Incident
Apr 27, 2008
BrakesElectricalSuspension
Filed Mar 9, 2009

2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE- SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING LIGHT COMES ON, RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LOCKS WHEN TURNING RIGHT. DEALER INSTALLED A CLIP TO HARNESS UNDER STEERING COLUMN TO FIX. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10261126
Incident
Mar 6, 2009
Mileage
26,130 mi
Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Nov 7, 2007
Crash reported1 injury reported

I WAS TRAVELING HOME FROM WORK AND WAS JUST STARTING TO BRAKE TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN INTO MY CRESCENT WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING UNCONTROLLABLY. I DROVE UP ONTO THE CURB AND TOOK OUT TWO SECTIONS OF FENCE AND TURNED MY WHEEL HARD TO AVOID HITTING A PARKED CAR, THE ACCELERATION FINALLY STOPPED WHEN I CRANKED THE WHEEL, NO EFFECT WHEN I WAS BRAKING AT ALL! I HAVE INJURED MUSCLES IN MY NECK AND BACK. *TR

NHTSA ID
10208208
Incident
Nov 6, 2007
Other / unspecified
Filed Nov 2, 2007

AFX FX3 RECALLED HELMETS ARE STILL ON THE MARKET. A FRIEND OF MINE WAS ABLE TO PURCHASE AN AFX FX3 HELMET, STILL IN THE BOX, IN SEPTEMBER, 2007. IF EVER THERE WAS A HELMET THAT IS NOT "COMPLIANT" WITH FMVSS 218, IT IS THE ONES DEEMED NON-COMPLIANT ACCORDING TO THE RECALLS DATABASE. THIS HELMET HAS THE DOT LABEL ON THE EXTERIOR AND ALL THE LABELS TO SHOW IT IS COMPLIANT. 100% OF PEOPLE SURVEYED AT RALEIGH BIKEFEST ON 9/29 AND 9/30 BELIEVED THE AFX FX3 IS COMPLIANT. I WANT TO KNOW WHY THE BEGIN RECALL DATE WAS MORE THAN A MONTH AFTER THE REPORT DATE, AND WHY BRAND NEW AFX HELMETS ARE STILL BEING SOLD, FOUR YEARS AFTER THE RECALL. THE NUMBER OF FAILURES INDICATED IN THIS COMPLAINT IS 1, BUT I BELIEVE THERE ARE OVER 30,000 ON THE MARKET OR ON PEOPLES HEADS. THE RECALL SYSTEM IS A FAILURE, YET YOU ARE PUSHING FOR STATES TO PROSECUTE MOTORCYCLISTS WHEN YOU SHOULD BE PUSHING MANUFACTURERS TO COMPLY. *TR

NHTSA ID
10207749
Incident
Sep 29, 2007

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Afx Fx-3 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002Viewing420—
2001020—
2000020—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.