DUNLOP DUNLOP SPORTMAX Q3+ Tire Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
DUNLOP SPORTMAX Q3+ Tire
Brand
DUNLOP
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC is recalling certain DUNLOP SPORTMAX Q3+ tires due to tires issues. The tire defect may affect the handling and/or steering characteristics of the motorcycle. Continued use can result in tread chunking. These condition.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026