VOLKSWAGEN 115 9999: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS

Make : VOLKSWAGEN Model : 115 Year : NO YEAR
Build Dates : 2014-04-01 - 2014-04-30
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16E010000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-02-19 Date Received by ODI: 2016-02-04 Date Added to Database: 2016-02-04
Manufacturers Involved: Helmet City, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 115 XL (Apr 2014)
Component: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 270
Summary:
      Helmet City, Inc. "HCI" is recalling certain model 115 German helmets, size XL, manufactured from April 1, 2014, through April 30, 2014. During a load situation such as during a crash, the straps that secure the affected helmets may stretch excessively. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
Consequence:
      If the helmet straps stretch significantly in the event of a crash, the helmet may not remain secured to the user's head increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy:
      HCI will notify owners and will replace the model 115 helmets with a model 100 helmet, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact HCI customer service at 1-888-550-3731. HCI's number for this recall is 115 XL "Apr 2014".
Report Initiator: OVSC E Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 218
Notes:
      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.