NHTSA recall 25T002000 · Tires
Tires
Reported Mar 5, 2025120 vehicles affectedSumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
The defect
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 risk
A defective tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.