METZELER MOTORCYCLE TIRE: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by METZELER MOTORCYCLE TIRE in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 30, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

METZELER/EXCESSIVE BELT TENSION

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.

NHTSA ID: 03T003000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 53

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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