NHTSA recall 07T004000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Jun 21, 200719,924 vehicles affectedMICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
The defect
Certain michelin pilot power and pilot power 2CT front motorcycle tires. adhesion IS reduced between the tread rubber and the underlying textile reinforcement ply which can manifest itself as a localized deformation, vibration, or the tearing out of pieces of the tread after operation at high speeds.
The risk
Either condition may result in excessive vibration, which could lead to loss of control and a motorcycle crash.
The remedy
Michelin will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. the recall began on july 5, 2007. owners can contact michelin customer relations at 1-866-324-2835.