CERTAIN VCAN AND OUTLAW MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, MODEL V530, SIZES XS, S, M, L, XL, AND XXL, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PENETRATION, STRAP RETENTION, AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.
VCAN SPORTS – FMVSS 218/MATERIALS/STITCHING/LABELING
| Report Received Date | 01/08/2008 |
| NHTSA ID | 08E005000 |
| Consequence Summary | IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF ONE OF THESE HELMETS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. |
| Corrective Action | VCAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HELMET FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VCAN AT 323-221-8200. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 29134 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=08E005000) |
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