Pirelli Tire, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09T003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09T003000 by Pirelli Tire, Llc. Includes 1,615 affected units, FMVSS 119/INCORRECT LOAD RANGE STAMPING, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Pirelli tire, llc is recalling certain metzeler me880 marathon motorcycle tires, sizes 130/90b16 m/ctl 73h reinforced and 140/90b16 m/ctl 77h reinforced, manufactured between june 22 and september 13, 2008. these tires have a serial number that starts with a plant code of eb. these tires were stamped with incorrect load range which fails to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for motor vehicles with a gvwr of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and motorcycles."

Corrective Action

Metzeler will notify owners and replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2009. owners may contact metzeler consumer affairs at 1-877-202-4993.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09T003000

Manufacturer: Pirelli Tire, Llc

Report Received Date: 2009-02-06T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 119/incorrect load range stamping

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 1,615

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Pirelli tire, llc is recalling certain metzeler me880 marathon motorcycle tires, sizes 130/90b16 m/ctl 73h reinforced and 140/90b16 m/ctl 77h reinforced, manufactured between june 22 and september 13, 2008. these tires have a serial number that starts with a plant code of eb. these tires were stamped with incorrect load range which fails to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for motor vehicles with a gvwr of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and motorcycles."

Consequence Summary: The purpose of this standard is to provide safe operational performance levels.

Corrective Action: Metzeler will notify owners and replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2009. owners may contact metzeler consumer affairs at 1-877-202-4993.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09T003000

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