Vega Recalls XTS Motorcycle Helmets for Impact Safety Noncompliance
Vega Helmet Corporation is recalling specific XTS motorcycle helmets that may fail to meet federal impact attenuation standards, increasing injury risk in crashes.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical product (motorcycle helmet) that fails to meet federal impact attenuation standards, creating a risk of personal injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Vega Helmet Corporation is recalling certain XTS model motorcycle helmets in sizes L, XL, and XXL. These helmets were manufactured between May 2011 and October 2012. The recall involves approximately 14,109 units.
The helmets may fail to conform to the impact attenuation requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets." Wearing a noncompliant helmet may result in inadequate protection during a crash, thereby increasing the risk of personal injury.
Vega will notify dealers and post public notices regarding the recall. Any noncompliant helmet will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact Vega at 1-425-656-0683 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
- Manufacturer
- Vega Helmet Corporation
- Affected units
- 14,109
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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