Safety Recall NHTSA · 16E032000 Reported April 8, 2016

Helmet may not protect from impact/fmvss 218

Soaring Helmet Corporation · Equipment · 6,453 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16E032000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Soaring Helmet Corporation
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
6,453
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 8, 2016
Completion Rate
58.13

Defect Summary

Soaring helmet corporation (soaring) is recalling certain vega cfs helmets, part number 7590, in all sizes, manufactured april 1, 2011, to april 29, 2011. the affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a head impact during a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Safety Consequence

Helmets that do not adequately protect the wearer increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Since the helmet purchasers are unknown, a notification was placed on the vega website on may 4, 2016. Retailers will exchange the helmets for a different vega helmet or offer a refund, free of charge. owners may contact soaring at 1-425-656-0683.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Soaring Helmet Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 16E032000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16E032000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16E032000?

NHTSA recall 16E032000 was issued by Soaring Helmet Corporation on April 8, 2016. It addresses: Helmet may not protect from impact/fmvss 218. The recall affects approximately 6,453 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Soaring Helmet Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16E032000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.