The defect
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Falken ZIEX CT50 A/S tires, size P255/50R20 104V, having date code 1619, Dunlop SP Sport 5000 tires, size 215/45R18 89W, having date code 0919, and Goodyear Eagle LS2 tires size P215/50R17 90V, having date code 0619. An incorrect rubber compound may have been used in manufacturing, which may allow sections near the tread surface to become partially detached.
The risk
A detached tread can decrease vehicle stability thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Goodyear Eagle LS2 tires size P215/50R17 90V, having date code 0619 have been recovered from dealer inventory before sold to consumers. Sumitomo will notify owners and dealers of the remaining recalled Falken ZIEX CT50 A/S tires, size P255/50R20 104V, having date code 1619, and Dunlop SP Sport 5000 tires, size 215/45R18 89W, having date code 0919. Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2019. Owners may contact Sumitomo/Falken customer service at 1-877-763-0416 or Goodyear/Dunlop customer service at 1-800-321-2136.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Dunlop | SP Sport 5000 | — |
| Falken | Ziex CT50 A/S | — |
| Goodyear | Eagle LS2 | — |
Tire recalls in 2019
NHTSA received 9 tire recall campaigns in 2019, covering up to 35,939 tires. With 2,286 tires, this campaign ranks 3 of 9 by size that year.
More from Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd
4 tire recall campaigns filed by Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 25T015000 12 Aug 2025 | Dunlop | 57 |
| 25T002000 5 Mar 2025 | Dunlop | 120 |
| 22T007000 6 May 2022 | Falken,Sumitomo | 6,993 |