Recall 04E068000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 04E068000 · announced September 8, 2004 · Rodia · 29,899 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE STRAP CAN RIP LEAVING THE WEARER UNPROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.