fast_guy
11-10-2003, 05:24 PM
just an FYI...
Report Date : November 4, 2003 at 08:33 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 03T003000
Metzeler Has Recalled Motorcycle Tires
(SafetyAlerts) - The U.S. Department of Transportation's National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced.
Make : METZELER Model : SPORTEC M-1 P Build Dates : JAN 26, 2003 - FEB
08, 2003
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03T003000
Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 53
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
METZELER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF
CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 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