Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. is recalling certain Dunlop GPR-300F tires
— Recall Campaign #25T002000
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Dunlop GPR-300F tires, size 110/70R17M/C 54H. The tires may have a defect that causes inner liner bulging and looseness at the tire breaker edge. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires- Other than Passenger Cars."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 120 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
25T002000
| Manufacturer: | Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 05, 2025 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 25T002000 |
| Units affected: | 120 |
- Description:
- Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Dunlop GPR-300F tires, size 110/70R17M/C 54H. The tires may have a defect that causes inner liner bulging and looseness at the tire breaker edge. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires- Other than Passenger Cars."
- Consequeces:
- A defective tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2025. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-800-845-8378.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.