Soaring Helmet Corporation | NHTSA Recall #16E031000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E031000 by Soaring Helmet Corporation. Affecting vega xtv 7400 helmets, sizes 2xs - 2xl, manufactured january 3, 2011, to february 24, 2012 Includes 11,588 affected units, Helmet may not Protect in Impact/FMVSS 218, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsvega xtv 7400 helmets, sizes 2xs - 2xl, manufactured january 3, 2011, to february 24, 2012
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.