The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16T012000·Announced 2016-08-29

Michelin Recalls Sport Motorcycle Tires for Missing Sidewall Markings

Michelin is recalling specific Pilot Power 3 sport motorcycle tires because they lack required load and pressure information on the sidewall.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle tires) where improper use could lead to tire failure and a crash, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling certain Pilot Power 3 replacement sport motorcycle tires, size 180/55ZR17 (73W), manufactured between April 17, 2016, and May 7, 2016. The recall involves 184 units.

These tires are missing the required maximum load and corresponding inflation pressure information on the sidewall. Consequently, they fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars." Without this information, improper use of the tire may occur, which increases the risk of tire failure and a crash.

Michelin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Michelin Consumer Care at 1-866-324-2835 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:MARKINGS recall
Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
184

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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