9999 VCAN V530 Recall

Campaign:

08E005000 on 01/07/2008

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Affected:

29,134

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

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.

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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