NHTSA recall 04T007000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Mar 16, 200454 vehicles affectedMETZELER MOTORCYCLE TIREBuilt Aug 26, 2002 – Aug 31, 2002
The defect
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.
The risk
Sudden vibration of the front tire could cause the driver to lose control, possible resulting in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
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.