Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
DUNLOP
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTMAX Q3+
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
17T011000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Sumitomo Rubber Usa, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20170427
End Of Manufacture
20170504
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
478
Date Owners Notified
20170602
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Sumitomo Rubber Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20170524
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
119