Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

12E056000

ManufacturerVega Helmet CorporationReported2012-12-20Affected14,109 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Vega Helmet Corporation (Vega) is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, model XTS, sizes L, XL, and XXL manufactured from May 2011 through October 2012. These helmets may fail to conform to the impact attenuation requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

Risk

By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Vega will notify dealers and post public notices about the recall. Any noncompliant helmet will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2013. Owners may contact Vega at 1-425-656-0683.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.