The 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.
The risk
SUDDEN VIBRATION OF THE FRONT TIRE COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
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.
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 2004
NHTSA received 17 tire recall campaigns in 2004, covering up to 571,290 tires. With 54 tires, this campaign ranks 16 of 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 03T003000 30 Oct 2003 | Metzeler | 53 |
| 00T004000 2 Jun 2000 | Metzeler | 2,235 |