Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
VEGA
Model Of Vehicle
XTA HALF HELMET
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
16E081000
Component Description
Equipment:Motorcycle:Helmets
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Helmet May Not Adequately Protect The Wearer Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vega Helmet Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20130201
End Of Manufacture
20141231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1053
Date Owners Notified
20161216
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Vega Helmet Corporation
Date Report Received
20161028
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
218