METZELER SPORTEC M-1 P TIRE RECALL - #03T003000
RECALL FOR TIRES : TREAD/BELT
METZELER SPORTEC 120/17 ZR17 M-1 P MOTORCYCLE TIRE. DURING PRODUCTION, AN EXCESSIVE BELT TENSION WAS USED CAUSING HIGH COMPRESSION BETWEEN THE BELT AND CARCASS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Tire |
METZELER SPORTEC M-1 P |
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| Manufacturer |
METZELER MOTORCYCLE TIRE |
| Manufactured between |
1/26/2003 - 2/8/2003 |
| Recalled on |
10/31/2003 |
| Influenced by |
METZELER MOTORCYCLE TIRE |
| Owners Notified on |
11/3/2003 |
| # Affected |
53 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
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| Description |
METZELER SPORTEC 120/17 ZR17 M-1 P MOTORCYCLE TIRE. DURING PRODUCTION, AN EXCESSIVE BELT TENSION WAS USED CAUSING HIGH COMPRESSION BETWEEN THE BELT AND CARCASS. |
| Consequences |
AS A RESULT, THE TIRE MAY CHANGE SHAPE AND A BUBBLE MAY APPEAR IN THE TREAD AREA CAUSING THE FRONT TIRE OF THE MOTORCYCLE TO VIBRATE. SUDDEN VIBRATION OF THE FRONT END COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
METZELER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 1, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT METZELER AT 706-368-5426. |
| 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). |
| See also |
METZELER SPORTEC M-1 P Tire Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
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