Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
VEGA HELMET
Model Of Vehicle
XTV 7400
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
16E031000
Component Description
Equipment:Motorcycle:Helmets
Effect Of Defect
Helmets That Do Not Adequately Protect The Wearer Increase Their Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Soaring Helmet Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20110103
End Of Manufacture
20120224
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
11588
Date Owners Notified
20160504
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Soaring Helmet Corporation
Date Report Received
20160407
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
218