9999 RODIA RHD 300 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

04E068000 on 09/08/2004

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Manufactured:

08/11/2003 - 08/09/2004

Affected:

29,899

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.

Consequence:

In the event of a crash, the strap can rip leaving the wearer unprotected, possibly resulting in serious injuries or death.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Campaign:

07E109000 on 12/26/2007

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Affected:

7,500

Defect:

Certain rodia rhd 200 and rhd 300 motorcycle helmets, sizes xs, s, m, l, xl, manufactured between august 2003 and august 2004. these helmets fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, motorcycle helmets. the chin strap was improperly sewn.

Consequence:

In the event of a crash, the helmet strap can loosen causing the helmet to come off the head, possibly resulting in injuries.

Correction:

The manufacturer will notify owners a repair the helmets free of charge. the recall began on march 1, 2008. owners can contact sunright international (rodia helmet import agent) toll-free at 1-888-737-7488.

Notes:

Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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