The defect
Pirelli Tire, LLC. (Pirelli) is recalling certain Scorpion Trail II, Metzeler Tourance Next, and Next II tires sold as replacements and for the Metzeler Tourance Next 150/70R18 M/C 70V tire, also installed as original equipment on certain Triumph motorcycles. Please refer to the recall report for specific sizes. Irregular tire wear may break the belt reinforcement, causing pieces of the tread to separate.
The risk
Tread separation can cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Pirelli Customer Service at 1-800-747-3554.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Metzeler | Tourance Next | — |
| Metzeler | Tourance Next II | — |
| Pirelli | Scorpion Trail II | — |
Tire recalls in 2024
NHTSA received 12 tire recall campaigns in 2024, covering up to 1,366,468 tires. With 3,093 tires, this campaign ranks 4 of 12 by size that year.
More from Pirelli Tire, LLC
2 tire recall campaigns filed by Pirelli Tire, LLC; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 25T001000 17 Jan 2025 | Pirelli | 2,023 |