GLX 501C: Equipment
Recall 12E019000 · May 2, 2012 · Galaxy Helmets & Accessories
747
units affected
747
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12E019000
- Date
- May 2, 2012
- Maker
- Galaxy Helmets & Accessories
- Units affected
- 747
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment > Motorcycle > Helmets
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
GALAXY HELMETS AND ACCESSORIES (GALAXY HELMETS) IS RECALLING CERTAIN GLX 501C EXTRA LARGE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS."
What can happen
THE WEARER OF A NONCOMPLIANT HELMET CAN SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
GALAXY HELMETS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE HELMETS WILL BE MODIFIED TO BRING THEM INTO COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 218 FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GALAXY HELMETS AT 1-626-359-0900.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| GLX | 501C | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12E019000?
1 model: GLX 501C (all years), about 747 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12E019000?
GALAXY HELMETS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE HELMETS WILL BE MODIFIED TO BRING THEM INTO COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 218 FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GALAXY HELMETS AT 1-626-359-0900.
What can happen?
THE WEARER OF A NONCOMPLIANT HELMET CAN SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.