NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17T011000
TIRES
Published May 26, 2017 · Recall initiated: May 24, 2017
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- DUNLOP
- Model
- SPORTMAX Q3+
- Manufacturer
- Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
- Lot
- DUNLOP SPORTMAX Q3+
- Risk classification
- T
- Country
- US