Glx recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Galaxy helmets and accessories (galaxy helmets) is recalling certain glx 501c extra large motorcycle helmets. These helmets fail to conform to the impact requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."
What could happen
The wearer of a noncompliant helmet can sustain serious injuries in the event of a crash.
The fix
Galaxy helmets will notify owners and the helmets will be modified to bring them into compliance with FMVSS no. 218 free of charge. The safety recall began on june 7, 2012. Owners may contact galaxy helmets at 1-626-359-0900.
Vehicles covered
- Glx 501C
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12E019000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Galaxy Helmets & Accessories
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 7, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 747
- 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.