Safety Recall NHTSA · 17T011000 Reported May 24, 2017

Air pockets in the shoulder region of the tires

Sumitomo Rubber Usa, Llc · N/A · 478 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17T011000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Sumitomo Rubber Usa, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
478
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
May 24, 2017
Completion Rate
98.95

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Sumitomo Rubber Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17T011000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17T011000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17T011000?

NHTSA recall 17T011000 was issued by Sumitomo Rubber Usa, Llc on May 24, 2017. It addresses: Air pockets in the shoulder region of the tires. The recall affects approximately 478 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Sumitomo Rubber Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17T011000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.