Vega Xta Half Helmet — Equipment: motorcycle: helmets
Published October 28, 2016 · Recall initiated: October 28, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16E081000, published October 28, 2016. Recalling firm: Vega Helmet Corporation; Vega Xta Half Helmet — Equipment: motorcycle: helmets.
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.
Get an email if VEGA has another recall
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
Recall details
- Brand
- VEGA
- Model
- XTA HALF HELMET
- Manufacturer
- Vega Helmet Corporation
- Lot
- VEGA XTA HALF HELMET
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2017 Starcraft Rv Tt Ar-One — Equipment: other: labelsOctober 28, 2016
- NHTSA2017 Forest River Salem | 2017 Forest River Wildwood — Equipment: other: labelsOctober 28, 2016
- NHTSA2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Series Sport — Equipment: other: labelsOctober 27, 2016
- NHTSA2016 Holiday Rambler Vacationer | 2015 Holiday Rambler Vacationer — Electrical system: wiringOctober 27, 2016
- NHTSA2015 Con-Tech Bridgeking | 2017 Con-Tech Bridgeking | 2016 Con-Tech Bridgeking — Suspension: rear: axle:October 27, 2016
- NHTSAVega Xts — Equipment: motorcycle: helmetsDecember 27, 2012
Questions about this recall
Was Vega Xta Half Helmet — Equipment: motorcycle: helmets recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16E081000 on October 28, 2016. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VEGA. Model: XTA HALF HELMET.