Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
METZELER
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTEC M-1 P
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04T007000
Component Description
Tires:Tread/Belt
Effect Of Defect
Sudden Vibration Of The Front Tire Could Cause The Driver To Lose Control, Possible Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Metzeler Motorcycle Tire
Start Of Manufacture
20020826
End Of Manufacture
20020831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
54
Date Owners Notified
20040309
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Metzeler Motorcycle Tire
Date Report Received
20040316