Dunlop Sp50 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 12, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recalls Dunlop Sp50 (tires)

Recall number

16T011000

Brand / firm

Dunlop

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 16,757 units

Why it was recalled

If the tire experiences tread chunking in service the risk of a crash may be increased.

What was recalled

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) is recalling certain Dunlop SP50 tires, size P205/70R15 95T, manufactured December 2, 2012, to February 1, 2014. The affected tires could experience tread chunking in service. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

What to do

Goodyear will notify owners, and dealers will replace tires, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2016. Owners may contact Goodyear customer service at 1-800-592-3267.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.