Dunlop recall: Tires
What is wrong
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (Sumitomo) is recalling certain models of Dunlop Sportmax Q3+ motorcycle tires, size 120/70ZR17 58W. The affected tires may have porosity (air pockets) in the shoulder region of the tire. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."
What could happen
The tire defect may affect the handling and/or steering characteristics of the motorcycle. Continued use can result in tread chunking. These conditions may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dunlop will notify the retailers and customers and will offer replacement tires, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2017. Owners may contact Dunlop Motorcycle Tires at 1-800-845-8378.
Vehicles covered
- Dunlop Sportmax Q3+
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17T011000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 24, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jun 2, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 478
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 27, 2017 to May 4, 2017
- Part
- Tires
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 119
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.