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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16E031000

EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Published April 7, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 7, 2016

What's the hazard

Soaring Helmet Corporation (Soaring) is recalling certain Vega XTV 7400 helmets, sizes 2XS - 2XL, manufactured January 3, 2011, to February 24, 2012. The affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a head impact during a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets.

What to do

Since the helmet purchasers are unknown, a notification was placed on the Vega website on May 4, 2016. Retailers will exchange the helmets for a different Vega helmet or offer a refund, free of charge. Owners may contact Soaring at 1-425-656-0683.

Recall details

Brand
VEGA HELMET
Model
XTV 7400
Manufacturer
Soaring Helmet Corporation
Lot
VEGA HELMET XTV 7400
Risk classification
E
Country
US
View official NHTSA notice

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