The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19T008000·Announced 2019-10-21

Sumitomo Recalls Falken, Dunlop, and Goodyear Tires Due to Tread Detachment Risk

Sumitomo is recalling specific Falken, Dunlop, and Goodyear tires because an incorrect rubber compound may cause tread to detach, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tread detachment) that increases crash risk, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. is recalling certain Falken ZIEX CT50 A/S tires (size P255/50R20 104V, date code 1619), Dunlop SP Sport 5000 tires (size 215/45R18 89W, date code 0919), and Goodyear Eagle LS2 tires (size P215/50R17 90V, date code 0619). The recall addresses a manufacturing defect where an incorrect rubber compound may have been used, which may allow sections near the tread surface to become partially detached.

A detached tread can decrease vehicle stability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries, fatalities, or crashes associated with this defect.

Goodyear Eagle LS2 tires with the affected date code have been recovered from dealer inventory before being sold to consumers. Sumitomo will notify owners and dealers of the remaining recalled Falken and Dunlop tires. Dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in December 2019. Owners may contact Sumitomo/Falken customer service at 1-877-763-0416 or Goodyear/Dunlop customer service at 1-800-321-2136.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
2,286

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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