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Voluntary recall of "Dunlop Scootline SX01" Motor Scooter Tyres

  • 2007.12.05

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) is conducting a voluntary recall of the Scootline SX01 motor scooter tyres sold under the Dunlop brand due to the potential weakening of the adhesion of the components and chunking of the tyre treads.

  1. Details of the affected tyre models are as follow:
    1. Name of Manufacturer
      Hwa Fong Rubber (Thailand) Public Company Limited
    2. Brand name and Product name
      Dunlop "Scootline SX01" Tyres
    3. Affected Models
      1. 130/70-12 62L DUNLOP SX01 RF (Tyres produced in 2007)
      2. 130/70-13M 63P DUNLOP SX01 RF (Tyres produced in 2007)
    4. Percentage of tyres estimated that could experience this condition
      100%
    5. Total number of affected tyres in Hong Kong
      1. 130/70-12 62L DUNLOP SX01 RF : 100 tyres
      2. 130/70-13M 63P DUNLOP SX01 RF : 30 tyres
    6. Description of the defect:
      Tread chunking on the top ply of the affected tyre models. This condition will first appear as a vibration in service.
    7. Possible risks and outcome
      If consumers continue to use the vehicle despite the defect, the defect may lead to chunking of the tread and result in possible loss of control and vehicle damage. No accidents causing personal injury have been reported to date.
  1. Recall procedure
    SRI will replace the affected tyre models with improved tyres free of charge, inclusive of mounting/dismounting charges. Consumers who wish to have their tyres replaced may do so at the dealership/retail points where they purchased the tyres or call the following for advice:
    Tyre Pacific Hong Kong
    15F, Sandoz Centre, 178-182 Texaco Road
    Tsuen Wan, N.T. Hong Kong
    Tel: +852 2407 8268
    Fax: +852 2407 5020

    For further information, the public may contact:
    Helen Lai (Ms)
    Senior Manager
    Tyre Pacific Hong Kong
    Tel: +852 2407 8268
    Fax: +852 2407 5020
    E-mail address: Helen@tyrepacific.com.hk

    Related website (in Japanese):
    http://www.srigroup.co.jp/tyre/recall/SX01/index.html