NHTSA recall 08E012000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Feb 1, 2008705 vehicles affectedSTERLINGTEK, INC.
The 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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the helmet may crack and not provide adequate protection to the wearer possibly resulting in injury.
The 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.