The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24T011000·Announced 2024-10-08

Pirelli Recalls Scorpion Trail II and Metzeler Tires for Tread Separation Risk

Pirelli is recalling specific Scorpion Trail II and Metzeler tires because irregular wear may break the belt reinforcement, causing tread separation and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tread separation) that causes vehicle instability and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Pirelli Tire, LLC is recalling certain Scorpion Trail II, Metzeler Tourance Next, and Next II tires. These tires were sold as replacements, and the Metzeler Tourance Next 150/70R18 M/C 70V tire was also installed as original equipment on certain Triumph motorcycles. Owners should refer to the recall report for specific sizes.

The recall is due to a defect where irregular tire wear may break the belt reinforcement. This can cause pieces of the tread to separate. Tread separation can cause vehicle instability, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Pirelli Customer Service at 1-800-747-3554 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
Pirelli Tire, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
3,093

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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