METZELER 16080R16 TIRE RECALL - #00T004000
RECALL FOR TIRES
TIRE DESCRIPTION: ME 880 MARATHON FRONT TIRE, SIZE 130/70 R 18 AND ME 880 MARATHON REAR TIRE, SIZE 160/80 R 16. THE VEHICLE BECOMES UNSTABLE AND WILL BEGIN TO WEAVE AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Tire |
METZELER 16080R16 |
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| Manufacturer |
METZELER MOTORCYCLE TIRE |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
6/5/2000 |
| Influenced by |
METZELER MOTORCYCLE TIRE |
| Owners Notified on |
7/1/2000 |
| # Affected |
2,235 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES |
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| Description |
TIRE DESCRIPTION: ME 880 MARATHON FRONT TIRE, SIZE 130/70 R 18 AND ME 880 MARATHON REAR TIRE, SIZE 160/80 R 16. THE VEHICLE BECOMES UNSTABLE AND WILL BEGIN TO WEAVE AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. |
| Consequences |
THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
THE RECALLED TIRES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 2000.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 1-610-524-2190.ALSO 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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