Metzeler ME 880 Marathon: Tires
Recall 09T003000 · Feb 6, 2009 · Pirelli Tire LLC
1,615
units affected
1,615
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09T003000
- Date
- Feb 6, 2009
- Maker
- Pirelli Tire LLC
- Units affected
- 1,615
- Kind
- Tires
- Component
- Tires > Markings
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO PROVIDE SAFE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE LEVELS.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Metzeler | ME 880 Marathon | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09T003000?
1 model: Metzeler ME 880 Marathon (all years), about 1,615 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09T003000?
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.
What can happen?
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO PROVIDE SAFE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE LEVELS.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.