The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13E029000·Announced 2013-05-29

Motovan Recalls Zox Old School Motorcycle Helmets for Safety Standard Failures

Motovan is recalling Zox Old School Motorcycle Helmets (size XL) manufactured in December 2008 because they failed federal impact and penetration safety tests.

What this means for you

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 failed federal impact and penetration standards, creating a risk of personal injury in a crash, although no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Motovan Corporation is recalling specific Zox Old School Motorcycle Helmets, size XL, manufactured in December 2008. The recall involves 198 units that failed to conform to the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

Wearing a noncompliant helmet may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of personal injury. Motovan does not have records of the owners of these specific units.

Motovan will attempt to notify owners through motorcycle consumer magazines. The specific remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. Customers may contact Motovan at 1-450-449-3903 for more information. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Motovan Corporation
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
198

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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