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NHTSARecalled Mar 16, 2004 · #04T007000

METEZLER/MOTORCYCLE TIRES/SUDDEN VIBRATION

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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Description

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. SUDDEN VIBRATION OF THE FRONT TIRE COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Product details

Product
METEZLER/MOTORCYCLE TIRES/SUDDEN VIBRATION
Type
Tire
Manufacturer
METZELER MOTORCYCLE TIRE
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice