NHTSA recall campaign
08E012000
ManufacturerSTERLINGTEK, INC.Reported2008-02-01Affected705 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
STERLINGTEK IS RECALLING 705 VOX MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, MODEL 803, SIZES XL AND XXL. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HELMET MAY CRACK AND NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE WEARER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
STERLINGTEK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HELMET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STERLINGTEK AT 877-742-1700.
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Affected vehicles
0 entriesNHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.