The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16E081000·Announced 2016-10-28

Vega Motorcycle Helmets Recalled for Failing Federal Safety Standards

Vega Helmet Corporation is recalling specific XTA and XTA Touring half helmets because they may not adequately protect the wearer's head in a crash.

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 fails to meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of head 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 motorcycle half helmets, specifically models XTA and XTA Touring in sizes L, XL, and XXL. These helmets were manufactured between February 2013 and December 2014. The recall affects 1,053 units.

The affected helmets may not adequately protect the user's head in the event of an impact, such as during a crash. Consequently, these helmets fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Vega Helmet Corporation
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
1,053

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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