Terugroepaktie Michelin

[B-Witch]

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.

Michelin Announces Motorcycle Tire Recall



                To date, no accidents or injuries reported

   GREENVILLE, S.C., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Michelin has notified the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Transport Canada
that it is recalling Michelin(R) Pilot(R) Power 2CT and Pilot(R) Power
120/70 ZR 17 (58W) front motorcycle tires with the "Made in France"
markings in the United States and Canada. This recall involves these
specific tires only and has no impact on any other Michelin tires. Related
actions are under way in other countries.
   An examination of these tires showed a possible defect in the tread due
to a manufacturing irregularity. No cases of pressure loss have been
reported and no accidents have occurred.
   Because rider safety is the primary concern, Michelin has decided as a
precaution to replace the 120/70 ZR 17 (58W) Michelin Pilot Power 2CT and
Michelin Pilot Power front tires, which can be identified by the following
markings on the sidewall:
   -- a "Made in France" label
   -- DOT 6UCW 980T or DOT 6UCW 979T
   Any consumer in the United States or Canada who believes they are
affected by the recall should not wait to receive notification but should
call Michelin Consumer Relations at 1 866 324 2835.
   The company will be replacing all potentially affected tires in a
comprehensive commitment to retrieve from the market any tire that does not
meet Michelin quality standards. Replacement tires are available at no cost
(including mounting and balancing) to consumers through participating
Michelin(R) motorcycle tire servicing retailers.
   About Michelin
   Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs,
manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including
airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty
trucks, motorcycles and the space shuttle. The company also publishes
travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases.
Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America
(http://www.michelin.com) employs more than 22,000 and operates 19 major
manufacturing plants in 17 locations.
   About the DOT Code and Tire Identification Number
   The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) markings serve as the
tire's fingerprint and signify compliance with U.S. Tire Safety Standards.
The DOT code can be found on the sidewall right above the rim printed in
small type less than half an inch tall.
   Make sure your tire is of the make and model:
   Michelin(R) Pilot(R) Power 2CT or Michelin(R) Pilot(R) Power 120/70 ZR
17 (58W)
   Then, look for a DOT code 6UCW 980T or DOT 6UCW 979T on the sidewall.
   If you are having difficulty identifying your tire's DOT code, please
ask your local tire dealer to assist you or call Michelin Consumer
Relations at 1 866 324 2835.



SOURCE Michelin

[R-yen]

:shock:  net ff nagekeken Michelin(R) Pilot(R) Power 120/70 ZR
17 (58W) made in SPAIN ... pfew

[HD4ever]

Ik lees woorden als 'Pilot' en 'Power'. Die zitten dus zeker niet op mijn mijn trilplaat.  
Geen idee welk merk ik heb. Ze zijn in elk geval van rubber en de lucht blijft erin zitten, dus meer hoef ik niet te weten.  :mrgreen:

grtz HD4ever.  :twisted: