The 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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Metzeler | Sportec M-1 P | — |
Tire recalls in 2003
NHTSA received 3 tire recall campaigns in 2003, covering up to 745 tires. With 53 tires, this campaign ranks 2 of 3 by size that year.
More from Metzeler Motorcycle Tire
3 tire recall campaigns filed by Metzeler Motorcycle Tire; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 04T007000 16 Mar 2004 | Metzeler | 54 |
| 00T004000 2 Jun 2000 | Metzeler | 2,235 |