Vega Helmet Corporation | NHTSA Recall #12E056000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12E056000 by Vega Helmet Corporation. Affecting motorcycle helmets, model xts, sizes l, xl, and xxl manufactured from may 2011 through october 2012 Includes 14,109 affected units, Motorcycle Helmets/FMVSS 218, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmotorcycle helmets, model xts, sizes l, xl, and xxl manufactured from may 2011 through october 2012
Defect Summary
Vega helmet corporation (vega) is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, model xts, sizes l, xl, and xxl manufactured from may 2011 through october 2012. these helmets may fail to conform to the impact attenuation requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."
Corrective Action
Vega will notify dealers and post public notices about the recall. any noncompliant helmet will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began january 11, 2013. owners may contact vega at 1-425-656-0683.