EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle tyre Dunlop “Trailmax Meridian” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1441/19
Summary
The tyres may be affected by an open tread splice that can lead to a tread bulge or tread detachment affecting the operation of the motorcycle. In case the tread detaches during high-speed operation, the motorcycle could be subject to vibration and the driver may lose control, increasing the risk of an accident.
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Product
Motorcycle tyre — Dunlop
- Brand
- Dunlop
- Name / model
- Trailmax Meridian · 170/60 ZR17 M/C 72W, 150/70 ZR18 M/C 70W, 150/70 R17 M/C 69V
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Dunlop Trailmax Meridian motorcycle tyres.
- Production dates: DOT: DK8C 4K1M, DOT: DK2H 4E1M, DOT: DKLL 4P1M; includes all weeks from 2319 to 3519.
What is the risk?
- The tyres may be affected by an open tread splice that can lead to a tread bulge or tread detachment affecting the operation of the motorcycle. In case the tread detaches during high-speed operation, the motorcycle could be subject to vibration and the driver may lose control, increasing the risk of an accident.
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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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