Dunlop Recalls Certain Sportmax Q3+ Tires
A recall has been issued
for certain Dunlop motorcycle tires.
The recall info is as follows from the NHTSA:
Report Receipt Date: May 24, 2017
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17T011000
Component(s): Tires
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7
Manufacturer: Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (Sumitomo) is recalling certain models of
[mageProductLink sku="331-32sm89" title=""]Dunlop Sportmax
Q3+[/mageProductLink] 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."
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.
Dunlop will notify
the retailers and customers and will offer replacement tires, free
of charge. The recall is expected to begin during June 2017. Owners
may contact Dunlop Motorcycle Tires at 1-800-845-8378.
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 safercar.gov.
