Recall 00T004000: Tires

NHTSA recall 00T004000 · announced June 2, 2000 · Metzeler · 2,235 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

THE RECALLED TIRES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.