METZELER SPORTEC M-1 P TIRE RECALL - #04T007000
RECALL FOR TIRES : TREAD/BELT
METZELER SPORTEC 120/70 ZR17 M-1 P MOTORCYCLE TIRES PRODUCED BETWEEN AUGUST 26 AND AUGUST 31, 2002. UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS, THE TIRE MAY CHANGE SHAPE AND A BUBBLE MAY APPEAR IN THE TREAD AREA CAUSING THE FRONT END OF THE MOTORCYCLE TO VIBRATE.
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 |
8/26/2002 - 8/31/2002 |
| Recalled on |
3/30/2004 |
| Influenced by |
METZELER MOTORCYCLE TIRE |
| Owners Notified on |
3/9/2004 |
| # Affected |
54 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
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| Description |
METZELER SPORTEC 120/70 ZR17 M-1 P MOTORCYCLE TIRES PRODUCED BETWEEN AUGUST 26 AND AUGUST 31, 2002. UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS, THE TIRE MAY CHANGE SHAPE AND A BUBBLE MAY APPEAR IN THE TREAD AREA CAUSING THE FRONT END OF THE MOTORCYCLE TO VIBRATE. |
| Consequences |
SUDDEN VIBRATION OF THE FRONT TIRE COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
METZELER WILL REPLACE THE TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 9, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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 706-368-5830. |
| 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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