9999 METZELER SPORTEC M-1 P Recalls (2)

Campaign:

03T003000 on 10/30/2003

Component:

Tires:tread/belt

Manufactured:

01/25/2003 - 02/07/2003

Affected:

53

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.

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.

Correction:

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.

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).

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Campaign:

04T007000 on 03/29/2004

Component:

Tires:tread/belt

Manufactured:

08/25/2002 - 08/30/2002

Affected:

54

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.

Consequence:

Sudden vibration of the front tire could cause the driver to lose control, possible resulting in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

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.

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).

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