Vehicle recallDVSA
Vega Auto Accessories JET 'J' motorcycle helmet Batch 1-6 recalled over a tyre or wheel defect
Affected helmets do not meet the requirements of ECE 22.05 and present a danger to users.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
JET 'J' motorcycle helmet Batch 1-6
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 08/12/2021 – 14/01/2023
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- Vega Auto Accessories Limited
JET 'J' motorcycle helmet Batch 7
- Build dates
- 20/01/2023 – 11/03/2023
- Manufacturer reference
- Vega Auto Accessories Limited
JET 'J' motorcycle helmet Batch 8-9
- Build dates
- 13/03/2023 – 25/05/2023
- Manufacturer reference
- Vega Auto Accessories Limited
What to do now
The issue is with tyres or wheels, which could lose pressure, crack or come loose.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. Tyre and wheel failures at speed can cause loss of control.
Repairs and costs
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.
If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2026/307). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Affected helmets do not meet the requirements of ECE 22.05 and present a danger to users.
Defect
Affected helmets do not meet the requirements of ECE 22.05 and present a danger to users.
Remedy
Affected helmets will be replaced and scrapped.
Models
JET 'J' motorcycle helmet Batch 1-6, JET 'J' motorcycle helmet Batch 7, JET 'J' motorcycle helmet Batch 8-9
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are Vega Auto Accessories JET 'J' motorcycle helmet Batch 1-6 being recalled?
The issue is with tyres or wheels, which could lose pressure, crack or come loose. Tyre and wheel failures at speed can cause loss of control.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.