Michelin tyres for motorcycles — injuries risk

Hazard

This product poses a serious risk of injuries because there is a possibility of a fault in the body of the tyre which causes deformation and material segregation in case of long usage under high-speed conditions. This could lead to reduction of the tyre’s pressure and to a possible loss of control of the vehicle.Five incidents have reported but none of them led to an accident.

Measures taken

• Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer. Press release has been issued — Other

Product description

Tyres for the front wheel of motorcycles, dimension 120/70 ZR 17 for models Michelin Pilot Power 2CT and Michelin Pilot Power, bearing the following indications on the side: a) “MADE IN FRANCE" and b) "DOT 6UCW 980T" or "DOT 6UCW 979T".