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HighNHTSA·25T002000·Announced 2025-03-05

Sumitomo Recalls Dunlop GPR-300F Tires Due to Inner Liner Defect

Sumitomo is recalling specific Dunlop GPR-300F tires due to a defect causing inner liner bulging. The defect may lead to sudden air loss and vehicle control issues.

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 tire defect that can cause sudden air loss and loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of crash. No injuries or fatalities are reported, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. is recalling certain Dunlop GPR-300F tires, size 110/70R17M/C 54H. The recall involves 120 affected units. The tires may have a defect that causes inner liner bulging and looseness at the tire breaker edge, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119.

A defective tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, which can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2025. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-800-845-8378 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES recall
Manufacturer
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
120

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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