Vega Xts Recalls
All Vega Xts recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.December 27th, 2012
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Recall Date
December 27th, 2012
December 27th, 2012
Units Effected
14,109
14,109
NHTSA Campaign Number: 12E056000
Manufacturer: Vega Helmet Corporation
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 2011
Manufactured End Date: October 31st, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: January 11th, 2013
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 Summary:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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