Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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May 24, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Air Pockets in the Shoulder Region of the tires

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."

NHTSA ID: 17T011000

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# of Units Affected: 478

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 98.95

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January 3, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Missing Information on Sidewall/FMVSS 119

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Kelly Armorsteel KDA tires, size 11R22.5 Load Range G, manufactured December 4, 2016, to December 17, 2016. The tires do not have the tire size, maximum load rate, speed restriction, number of plies, the word "tubeless" and the load range information marked on both sidewalls. 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."

NHTSA ID: 17T001000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 138

Consequence Summary:

If the tires are missing specific information such as the maximum load rate, the tires may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Sumitomo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2018. Owners may contact Goodyear customer assistance at 1-800-592-3267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 25.36

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