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Smartire Tires recall
Recalled September 20, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04E073000 · Smartire
Description
CERTAIN SMARTIRE AFTERMARKET MOTORCYCLE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM KITS P/N 084.8002. THE PART NUMBER FOR THE SENSOR ITSELF IS 200.0100. THE SENSOR/TRANSMITTER MAY BREAK DURING MOTORCYCLE HIGH SPEED, ALLOWING THE SENSOR TO TUMBLE FREELY IN THE TIRE RIM CAVITY.
What to do
SMARTIRE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SMARTIRE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-982-3001.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →