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

makesAndModels

motorcycle 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12E056000
Report Received Date: 2012-12-20T00:00:00
Subject: Motorcycle helmets/fmvss 218
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 14,109

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
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."
Consequence Summary: By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-y5uc_ambp_2vxz
NHTSA ID: 12E056000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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