9999 MICHELIN 16080R16 Recall

Campaign:

95I003000 on 02/26/1996

Component:

Tires

Manufactured:

12/31/1994 - 04/30/1995

Affected:

1,500

Correction:

Dealers will replace these tires with a newer version hi tour 79x rear tire.

Notes:

System: motorcycle tires.tire description: hi tour 79x rear tires, size 160/80r16. this is not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with these tires. michelin is conducting a service campaign to replace these tires with a newer version of the hi tour 79x rear tire for motorcycles. there is a potential for overloading a tire in a touring bike application. when a driver, passenger, cargo and a trailer are loaded on, the rear tire carries the brunt of the weight. overloading ofthe motorcycle can cause sudden tire failure which increases the potential for a vehicle accident.note: this is not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with these tires. however, michelin has decided to replace the tires. owners can contact michelin at 1-800-637-5527.

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