NHTSA recall 07E002000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Jan 4, 20071,836 vehicles affectedVANCE LEATHERS, INC.
The defect
Certain vance leathers brand motorcycle helmets sizes xs, s, m, l, XL, 2XL, fail to conform to the chin strap stitching requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 218, motorcycle helmets.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the chin strap could fail causing the helmet to separate from the wearer, possibly resulting in serious injury.
The remedy
Vance leathers will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the noncompliant helmets or replace with a compliant helmet. the recall began on january 10, 2007. owners may contact vance leathers at 1-866-998-2623.