NHTSA recall 04E068000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Sep 8, 200429,899 vehicles affectedRODIA HELMET MANUFACTUREBuilt Aug 12, 2003 – Aug 10, 2004
The defect
Certain rodia motorcycle helmets manufactured between august 12, 2003, and august 10, 2004, model nos. Rhd 200, rhd 200V, rhd 300, and rhd 500. the chin straps do not have adequate stitching. these helmets do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle helmets.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the strap can rip leaving the wearer unprotected, possibly resulting in serious injuries or death.
The remedy
Rodia will notify its customers and repair the helmets free of charge. the recall began august 15, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rodia at 888-737-7488.