Vega Helmet Corporation | NHTSA Recall #16E081000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E081000 by Vega Helmet Corporation. Affecting motorcycle half helmets, models xta and xta touring in sizes l, xl, and xxl, manufactured from february 2013 through december 2014 Includes 1,053 affected units, Helmet Failed Impact Attenuation Testing/FMVSS 218, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmotorcycle half helmets, models xta and xta touring in sizes l, xl, and xxl, manufactured from february 2013 through december 2014
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.