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Metzeler Tire Recall
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These recalls are presented as a public safety resource. For more
information, visit your dealer or visit the
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
METZELER
/ SPORTEC M-1 P 9999
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number :
03T003000
Recall Date : OCT 28, 2003
Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 53
Summary: 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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
METZELER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES
FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER
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). |
