Vox recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Sterling tek has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain vox 803 size s motorcycle helmets. These helmets fail to conform to the penetration requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."
What could happen
In the event of a crash, the helmet could be penetrated, possibly resulting in serious injury to the person wearing the helmet.
The fix
Sterling tek will notify owners and will offer a full refund for the noncompliant helmets. The safety recall began on may 13, 2010. Owners may contact sterling tek at 1-877-742-1700.
Vehicles covered
- Vox 803
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E007000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Sterling Tek, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 29, 2010
- Owners notified
- May 13, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 135
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 218
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.