Vega recall: Equipment

What is wrong

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."

What could happen

In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

• Vega Xta Half Helmet

Facts

NHTSA recall number

16E081000

Type

Equipment

Filed by

Vega Helmet Corporation

Reported to NHTSA

Oct 28, 2016

Owners notified

Dec 16, 2016

Vehicles or items affected

1,053

Started by

NHTSA compliance testing

Built

Feb 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2014

Part

Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets

Safety standard

FMVSS 218

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.

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.