According to Dunlop, the recall was announced in November of last year, but unfortunately, it apparently didn't reach everyone. We haven't received any information from Dunlop either.
For the sake of completeness, we are providing this information for our customers.
According to the report, motorcycle tires manufactured in production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 and bearing the DOT numbers 4324, 4424, and 4524 are affected. These can be found on the tire sidewall. The company has not disclosed the exact reason for the recall.
These are the affected Dunlop motorcycle tires:
- 120/70R17 (58H) TL Dunlop SPORTSMART TT with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK8B 6T1M 4324, 1DK8B 6T1M 4424, 1DK8B 6T1M 4524]
- 120/70ZR17 (58W) TL Dunlop SPORTSMART TT with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK8B 6U1M 4324, 1DK8B 6U1M 4424, 1DK8B 6U1M 4524]
- 120/70ZR17 (58W) TL DUNLOP SX GP RACER D212 (M compound) with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK8B 6K1M 4324, 1DK8B 6K1M 4424, 1DK8B 6K1M 4524]
- 130/70-16 (61S) TL DUNLOP SCOOTSMART with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK4W 4B1M 4324, 1DK4W 4B1M 4424, 1DK4W 4B1M 4524]
- 150/70B18 (70S) M+S TT DUNLOP D908 RR with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK2H 4A2M 4324, 1DK2H 4A2M 4424, 1DK2H 4A2M 4524]
- 150/70R18 (70T) M+S TL Dunlop TRAILMAX RAIDX with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK2H 4H1M 4324, 1DK2H 4H1M 4424, 1DK2H 4H1M 4524]
- 160/60ZR17 (69W) TL Dunlop MUTANT with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK12 5C1M 4324, 1DK12 5C1M 4424, 1DK12 5C1M 4524]
- 160/60ZR17 (69W) TL DUNLOP SPORTSMART MK4 with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK12 5H1M 4324, 1DK12 5H1M 4424, 1DK12 5H1M 4524]
- 170/60R17 (72T) M+S TL Dunlop TRAILMAX RAID with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK8C 4P1M 4324, 1DK8C 4P1M 4424, 1DK8C 4P1M 4524]
- 170/60ZR17 (72W) TL Dunlop SPORTSMART TT with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK8C 4N1M 4324, 1DK8C 4N1M 4424, 1DK8C 4N1M 4524]
- 170/60ZR17 72W TL Dunlop TRAILMAX MERIDIAN with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK8C 4K1M 4324, 1DK8C 4K1M 4424, 1DK8C 4K1M 4524]
- 180/55ZR17 (73W) TL DUNLOP QUALIFIER CORE with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK8E 5D1M 4324, 1DK8E 5D1M 4424, 1DK8E 5D1M 4524]
- 180/55ZR17 (73W) TL Dunlop ROADSMART III (the ROADSMART III SP variant is not affected) with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK8E 4R1M 4324, 1DK8E 4R1M 4424, 1DK8E 4R1M 4524]
- 190/50ZR17 73W TL Dunlop ROADSMART III with production weeks 43 of 2024, 44 of 2024, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK8N 4M1M 4324, 1DK8N 4M1M 4424, 1DK8N 4M1M 4324]
- 190/55ZR17 (75W) TL DUNLOP QUALIFIER CORE with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK50 5Y1M 4324, 1DK50 5Y1M 4424, 1DK50 5Y1M 4524]
- 190/55ZR17 (75W) TL Dunlop SPORTSMART TT with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK50 5T1M 4324, 1DK50 5T1M 4424, 1DK50 5T1M 4524]
- 90/90-21 (54H) TL Dunlop TRAILMAX with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DK0F 4A3M 4324, 1DK0F 4A3M 4424, 1DK0F 4A3M 4524]
- MT90B16 (72H) TL DUNLOP D 402 F (HARLEY.D) with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DKTR 2JJ8 4324, 1DKTR 2JJ8 4424, 1DKTR 2JJ8 4524]
- MT90B16 (74H) TL DUNLOP D 402 (HARLEY.D) with production weeks 43, 44, and 45 of 2024 [Tire Identification Number (TIN): 1DKTR 2JY8 4324, 1DKTR 2JY8 4424, 1DKTR 2JY8 4524]
2019 - RECALL DUNLOP TRAILMAX MERIDIAN
A recall was announced with Dunlop Trailmax Meridian motorcycle tires in several sizes.
Problem description: The tyres may be affected by an open tread splice that can lead to a tread bulge or tread detachment affecting the operation of the motorcycle. In case the tread detaches during high-speed operation, the motorcycle could be subject to vibration and the driver may lose control, increasing the risk of an accident.
Type/number: 170/60 ZR17 M/C 72W, 150/70 ZR18 M/C 70W, 150/70 R17 M/C 69V
DOT: DK8C 4K1M, DOT: DK2H 4E1M, DOT: DKLL 4P1M; includes all weeks from 2319 to 3519.
Country of origin: France
Alert submitted by: Luxembourg
Source: Rapex Alert 39/2019 A12/1441/19
