CERTAIN SUMITOMO DUNLOP MOTOR SCOOTER TIRES, SIZES 150/70-13M 64S SX01 AND 130/70-13M 63P SX01 RF
— Recall Campaign #07T008000
CERTAIN SUMITOMO DUNLOP MOTOR SCOOTER TIRES, SIZES 150/70-13M 64S SX01 AND 130/70-13M 63P SX01 RF, DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE HIGH-SPEED PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 195 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
07T008000
| Manufacturer: | Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 08, 2007 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 07T008000 |
| Units affected: | 195 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN SUMITOMO DUNLOP MOTOR SCOOTER TIRES, SIZES 150/70-13M 64S SX01 AND 130/70-13M 63P SX01 RF, DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE HIGH-SPEED PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES.
- Consequeces:
- TREAD SEPARATION BETWEEN THE TOP PLY AND THE TREAD RUBBER CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- SUMITOMO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMER 17, 2007.
- Notes:
- CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.