NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16E081000
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Published October 28, 2016 · Recall initiated: October 28, 2016
What's the hazard
Vega Helmet Corporation (Vega) is recalling certain motorcycle half helmets, models XTA and XTA Touring in sizes L, XL, and XXL, manufactured from February 2013 through December 2014. The affected helmets may not adequately protect the user's head in the event of an impact such as can happen during a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets.
What to do
Vega will notify owners, and provide a full refund or a free replacement helmet. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact Vega helmet customer service at 1-800-728-4898.
Recall details
- Brand
- VEGA
- Model
- XTA HALF HELMET
- Manufacturer
- Vega Helmet Corporation
- Lot
- VEGA XTA HALF HELMET
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US