Recall 95I003000: Tires

NHTSA recall 95I003000 · announced October 5, 1995 · filed by Michelin Tire Corp. · 1,500 units affected

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH A NEWER VERSION HI TOUR 79X REAR TIRE.

Notes

SYSTEM: MOTORCYCLE TIRES.TIRE DESCRIPTION: HI TOUR 79X REAR TIRES, SIZE 160/80R16. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THESE TIRES. MICHELIN IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH A NEWER VERSION OF THE HI TOUR 79X REAR TIRE FOR MOTORCYCLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR OVERLOADING A TIRE IN A TOURING BIKE APPLICATION. WHEN A DRIVER, PASSENGER, CARGO AND A TRAILER ARE LOADED ON, THE REAR TIRE CARRIES THE BRUNT OF THE WEIGHT. OVERLOADING OFTHE MOTORCYCLE CAN CAUSE SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE WHICH INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THESE TIRES. HOWEVER, MICHELIN HAS DECIDED TO REPLACE THE TIRES. OWNERS CAN CONTACT MICHELIN AT 1-800-637-5527.

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