Safety Recall NHTSA · 04T007000 Reported March 16, 2004

Metezler/motorcycle tires/sudden vibration

Q: What is recall 04T007000?

NHTSA recall 04T007000 was issued by Metzeler Motorcycle Tire on March 16, 2004. It addresses: Metezler/motorcycle tires/sudden vibration. The recall affects approximately 54 vehicles , with the defect involving the Tires component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Metzeler Motorcycle Tire · Tires · 54 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04T007000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Metzeler Motorcycle Tire

Component

Tires

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

March 16, 2004

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Sudden vibration of the front tire could cause the driver to lose control, possible resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Metzeler Motorcycle Tire dealer and reference recall ID 04T007000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04T007000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04T007000?

NHTSA recall 04T007000 was issued by Metzeler Motorcycle Tire on March 16, 2004. It addresses: Metezler/motorcycle tires/sudden vibration. The recall affects approximately 54 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Metzeler Motorcycle Tire dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04T007000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.