EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Car tyres Dunlop “SportMaxx GT” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0364/16
Summary
null The tyres were manufactured with an incorrect tread compound, which may reduce the grip on wet surfaces.
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HazardInjuries
Notified byLuxembourg
Country of originGermany
Intended forConsumer
Product
Car tyres — Dunlop
- Brand
- Dunlop
- Name / model
- SportMaxx GT · 255/40ZR19 100Y XL
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Summer tyres.
- Production dates: (DOT number on the side wall) DN5W JC1R 3715 - DN5W JC1R 3815
What is the risk?
- null The tyres were manufactured with an incorrect tread compound, which may reduce the grip on wet surfaces.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 22/02/2016
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