Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
METZELER
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTEC M-1 P
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
03T003000
Component Description
Tires:Tread/Belt
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Metzeler Motorcycle Tire
Start Of Manufacture
20030126
End Of Manufacture
20030208
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
53
Date Owners Notified
20031103
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Metzeler Motorcycle Tire
Date Report Received
20031030