Rodia Rhd 200v Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04E068000
Manufacturer: RODIA HELMET MANUFACTURE
Manufactured Begin Date: August 12th, 2003
Manufactured End Date: August 10th, 2004
Date of Owner Notification: August 15th, 2004

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN RODIA MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 12, 2003, AND AUGUST 10, 2004, MODEL NOS. RHD 200, RHD 200V, RHD 300, AND RHD 500. THE CHIN STRAPS DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STITCHING. THESE HELMETS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE STRAP CAN RIP LEAVING THE WEARER UNPROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.

Corrective Summary:
RODIA WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE HELMETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT RODIA AT 888-737-7488.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04E069000
Manufacturer: RODIA HELMET MANUFACTURE
Date of Owner Notification: September 30th, 2004

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN RODIA MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MODEL NO. RF2. THESE HELMETS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE HEAD PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Summary:
RODIA WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE HELMET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 3, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT RODIA AT 888-737-7488.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).