Michelin motorcycle tyre recall

**Blackbird** · 16th June 2007, 17:51

Saw this post on the Reuters website

Michelin recalls some 68,000 motorbike tyres
Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:04am ET26

PARIS, June 15 (Reuters) - French tyre group Michelin (MICP.PA: Quote, Profile , Research) said on Friday it was recalling some 68,000 motorbike tyres after finding a possible defect in their tread due to a manufacturing fault.

The company said it would recall the Pilot Power 2CT and Pilot Power 120/70 ZR 17 front motorcycle tyres. A Michelin spokeswoman said the recall would affect tyres sold in 40 countries in north America and Europe.

Michelin added no accidents had occured as a result of the fault.

**pritch** · 17th June 2007, 13:08

http://www.michelinmedia.com/pressSi...H2007061546507

**Tim 39** · 29th June 2007, 09:09

a bit of a bad look for michelin there isn't it

**vifferman** · 29th June 2007, 09:51

They should recall the tyres they've been supplying the Moto GP guys with - they've let them down badly this year in some races, particularly the wet ones. It's pretty poor when you have races where nearly all the Michelin-shod bikes are disadvantaged, and no matter how well they ride, the tyres let them down.

**Toast** · 1st July 2007, 12:41

Please note:

This recall only affects Pilot Power 2CTs marked with 'MADE IN FRANCE'.

It is believed that all Pilot Power 2CTs sold in New Zealand are marked 'MADE IN SPAIN'.

Thus, THE RECALL SHOULD NOT APPLY TO ANY OF THE 2CTs SOLD IN NEW ZEALAND.

**Toast** · 1st July 2007, 12:41

As for the GP tyres...

**nadroj** · 1st July 2007, 12:57

Originally Posted by Toast

Please note:

This recall only affects Pilot Power 2CTs marked with 'MADE IN FRANCE'.

It is believed that all Pilot Power 2CTs sold in New Zealand are marked 'MADE IN SPAIN'.

Thus, THE RECALL SHOULD NOT APPLY TO ANY OF THE 2CTs SOLD IN NEW ZEALAND.

It does! I have one & have seen 2 others in New Plymouth alone.

About a 2 week wait for replacement shipment.

**Toast** · 1st July 2007, 14:10

May be the case, hence I 'should', not ' does not'. What I stated is just the word from Michelin.

If it is a French made tyre, then replacements will be given.

**Cajun** · 1st July 2007, 15:36

Yeah i rang the importer(two weeks ago), nz was not covered in the recall as far as they were aware, were waiting to hear back from michelin about it.

Since my 2ct front is effected

**nadroj** · 1st July 2007, 16:16

Originally Posted by Cajun

Yeah i rang the importer(two weeks ago), nz was not covered in the recall as far as they were aware, were waiting to hear back from michelin about it.

Since my 2ct front is effected

120 would look bloody stupid on the rear!

**Leong** · 1st July 2007, 16:29

Yep, my tyre's effected as well. Got this reply from Danny at Botany Honda and Northern Accessories the distributors, after Cajun posted about it earlier.

Hi Leong,
Please check that your front tyre has the following markings, and if so, please contact Northerns on 276 6453 to get a claim form. You can then arrange a time to come in and have a replacement front fitted.

Cheers

Daniel Evans
Parts and Accessories
BOTANY HONDA MOTORCYCLES LTD
Phone (09)2742727; Fax (09)2742728
www.botanyhonda.co.nz

2- DOT Sequence

à The tyres concerned by this recall feature the following sequence:

Pilot Power 2CT (CAI 461948): DOT 6UCW 980T

Pilot Power (CAI 815148): DOT 6UCW 979T

3- « MADE IN » marking:

à The tyres concerned by this recall feature the following marking:

"Insert Picture of the Made in France marking"

Step Two; End user.

- Consumers will be made aware of the recall campaign .

- >From this day, consumers will be able to contact us at the number listed above.

- They will be given a “Return Authorisation” number and be sent the appropriate claim form.

- They will then be advised to contact their preferred retailer to make an appointment to change their tyres and they will provide you with their return authorisation number.

**simonnn** · 14th July 2007, 20:30

1.Only affects a few tyres in N.Z. 120/70-17 Fronts

2.Only an issue at 250KPH sustained riding.

3.Plenty of replacement stock here now and any tyres replaced straight away.

**Cajun** · 15th July 2007, 08:56

yeah, i have a new front 2ct waiting at the shop for me to put on some stage

**Maha** · 15th July 2007, 09:11

Originally Posted by Blackbird

The company said it would recall the Pilot Power 2CT and Pilot Power 120/70 ZR 17 front motorcycle tyres.

Put a brand new PP2 on the rear yesterday....are they saying the fronts only?..i better read cajuns link

EDIT: 1.Only affects a few tyres in N.Z. 120/70-17 Fronts

2.Only an issue at 250KPH sustained riding.

Neither of these apply...