OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

04E068000

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Reported Sep 8, 2004 · RODIA HELMET MANUFACTURE

Summary

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.

Remedy

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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Vehicle entries in this campaign

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