NHTSA recall 10E007000 · Equipment
Equipment › Motorcycle › Helmets
Reported Mar 29, 2010135 vehicles affectedSTERLING TEK, INC.
The defect
Sterling tek has notified nhtsa about a noncompliance in certain vox 803 size s motorcycle helmets. these helmets fail to conform to the penetration requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the helmet could be penetrated, possibly resulting in serious injury to the person wearing the helmet.
The remedy
Sterling tek will notify owners and will offer a full refund for the noncompliant helmets. the safety recall began on may 13, 2010. owners may contact sterling tek at 1-877-742-1700.