NHTSA recall 03T003000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Oct 30, 200353 vehicles affectedMETZELER MOTORCYCLE TIREBuilt Jan 26, 2003 – Feb 8, 2003
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.