Dunlop Tire problems

STEVE07 · Jul 9th, 2009, 08:49 AM

As some of you know from my previous posts I have had problems with my Dunlop tires cracking,my rear tire was replaced last Aug. and in April of this year I found cracks in the new one. It was replaced under warranty,but the issue has continued to bother me.A friend pointed me to one article on them and I have found a few more some of which I will re-print here.Before anyone tries to tell me my tire cracked because of improper maintenance I check my tire pressures regularly and adjust pressures for different wieghts.

This is interesting reading and as I find more I will add to this.

Check Your Tires!

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 30, 2009 -- Harley-Davidson, Honda and Goodyear Dunlop should investigate a number of motorcycle crashes involving sudden deflation of Goodyear Dunlop D402 and other tires, attorney Billy Edwards said today. The tires, installed as original equipment or sold as replacement tires on touring and cruiser motorcycles, may need to be recalled, he added.

Five more instances of sudden deflation of the Dunlop D402 tire have been reported to the safety website, UnsafeMotorcycles.com (Unsafe Motorcycles with tire defects that lead to motorcycle crashes. Check for Model: Harley Davidson Ultra Classic and the Honda Goldwing), he noted. Four of the incidents involved Harley-Davidson classic touring motorcycles and one involved a Honda GL 1800. All occurred in the last 13 months, he said. The latest incident occurred in Marino Valley, CA, he said. Others have been reported in Massachusetts, Texas and Georgia, he said.

"We believe this is the tip of the iceberg. The defect in these tires appears to be worsening as the tires age, leading to more instances of sudden deflation and serious injury," Edwards said.

These reports join at least two lawsuits filed recently involving allegations of Goodyear Dunlop tire deflations, one in Butte, MT, the other in Atlanta, GA.

According to the allegations described in a lawsuit in the Butte, MT crash, a defect in the bead seat area of the tire allowed excessive leakage of air leading to a "sudden and catastrophic deflation" of the tire. Stephen Gageby, Butte, MT, was killed, and his wife was seriously injured in the resulting crash, the suit says.

The Georgia suit was filed in U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia, Athens Division,(Case no. 3:09-cv-74 ), and involved the death of a passenger Patricia Morris. Among other things, the suit alleges Harley-Davidson knew it was "false and misleading" to represent that its 2007 FLHTCU and its tires were safe for carrying up to two riders weighing more than 250 pounds each, plus their cargo and motorcycle accessories.

The Montana suit (Cause No. DV-08- 480) was filed Nov. 10, 2008, in the Second Judicial District Court, Butte Silver-Bow County. Attorneys representing the Gageby estate are Michael McKeon, with the law firm of McKeon and Anderson, PC, Butte, MT, and Billy Edwards, with the Edwards Law Firm, Corpus Christi, TX.

Here is what to watch for

sharpscuba · Jul 9th, 2009, 09:12 PM

Very good to know Steve. I am going to get new tires this weekend. I see you show the D402, is there a date that is associated with this defect? What are the options?

oldgeezer · Jul 9th, 2009, 09:14 PM

Should I pay to have mine replaced or wait for the recall?

Moucheter · Jul 9th, 2009, 09:43 PM

Wow... Thanks for the info. My rear tire is due to be change and I have a D402

. I guess i'll look for a Avon or a Metz.

Bud White · Jul 9th, 2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldgeezer

Should I pay to have mine replaced or wait for the recall?

you should have D407s not 402s the 09 went to 407

oldgeezer · Jul 9th, 2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bud White

you should have D407s not 402s the 09 went to 407

ok, thanks, I didn't even look

smitty901 · Jul 10th, 2009, 09:20 AM

Steve I am aware of some problems with cracks it the tread on the tires. However this law suit has nothing to do with that they are claiming a problem with the bead.
I have seen the cracks you are talking about on some tires. Not just Dunlops.
A bead failure would be a real problem.

Jul 9th, 2009, 08:49 AM	#1
STEVE07 Moderators Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,570 My Mood:	Dunlop Tire problems As some of you know from my previous posts I have had problems with my Dunlop tires cracking,my rear tire was replaced last Aug. and in April of this year I found cracks in the new one. It was replaced under warranty,but the issue has continued to bother me.A friend pointed me to one article on them and I have found a few more some of which I will re-print here.Before anyone tries to tell me my tire cracked because of improper maintenance I check my tire pressures regularly and adjust pressures for different wieghts. This is interesting reading and as I find more I will add to this. Check Your Tires! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 30, 2009 -- Harley-Davidson, Honda and Goodyear Dunlop should investigate a number of motorcycle crashes involving sudden deflation of Goodyear Dunlop D402 and other tires, attorney Billy Edwards said today. The tires, installed as original equipment or sold as replacement tires on touring and cruiser motorcycles, may need to be recalled, he added. Five more instances of sudden deflation of the Dunlop D402 tire have been reported to the safety website, UnsafeMotorcycles.com (Unsafe Motorcycles with tire defects that lead to motorcycle crashes. Check for Model: Harley Davidson Ultra Classic and the Honda Goldwing), he noted. Four of the incidents involved Harley-Davidson classic touring motorcycles and one involved a Honda GL 1800. All occurred in the last 13 months, he said. The latest incident occurred in Marino Valley, CA, he said. Others have been reported in Massachusetts, Texas and Georgia, he said. "We believe this is the tip of the iceberg. The defect in these tires appears to be worsening as the tires age, leading to more instances of sudden deflation and serious injury," Edwards said. These reports join at least two lawsuits filed recently involving allegations of Goodyear Dunlop tire deflations, one in Butte, MT, the other in Atlanta, GA. According to the allegations described in a lawsuit in the Butte, MT crash, a defect in the bead seat area of the tire allowed excessive leakage of air leading to a "sudden and catastrophic deflation" of the tire. Stephen Gageby, Butte, MT, was killed, and his wife was seriously injured in the resulting crash, the suit says. The Georgia suit was filed in U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia, Athens Division,(Case no. 3:09-cv-74 ), and involved the death of a passenger Patricia Morris. Among other things, the suit alleges Harley-Davidson knew it was "false and misleading" to represent that its 2007 FLHTCU and its tires were safe for carrying up to two riders weighing more than 250 pounds each, plus their cargo and motorcycle accessories. The Montana suit (Cause No. DV-08- 480) was filed Nov. 10, 2008, in the Second Judicial District Court, Butte Silver-Bow County. Attorneys representing the Gageby estate are Michael McKeon, with the law firm of McKeon and Anderson, PC, Butte, MT, and Billy Edwards, with the Edwards Law Firm, Corpus Christi, TX. Here is what to watch for __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jul 9th, 2009, 09:12 PM	#2
sharpscuba Community Star Ride: 2007flhtc Join Date: Jul 4th, 2008 Location: Belgium Wi. Posts: 560 My Mood:	Re: Dunlop Tire problems Very good to know Steve. I am going to get new tires this weekend. I see you show the D402, is there a date that is associated with this defect? What are the options?

Jul 9th, 2009, 09:14 PM	#3
oldgeezer Contributor$ Ride: 09 Ultra (Geezer Glide) Join Date: Nov 11th, 2008 Location: L.R. Arkansas Posts: 222 My Mood:	Re: Dunlop Tire problems Should I pay to have mine replaced or wait for the recall? __________________ Harley Riders- The only people who can be broke down on the side of the road and feel sorry for the cage drivers passing by!

Jul 9th, 2009, 09:43 PM	#4
Moucheter Warming The Wheels Ride: 2006 FLHRCI Join Date: Mar 7th, 2009 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 68 My Mood:	Re: Dunlop Tire problems Wow... Thanks for the info. My rear tire is due to be change and I have a D402. I guess i'll look for a Avon or a Metz.

Jul 10th, 2009, 09:20 AM	#7
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,929 My Mood:	Re: Dunlop Tire problems Steve I am aware of some problems with cracks it the tread on the tires. However this law suit has nothing to do with that they are claiming a problem with the bead. I have seen the cracks you are talking about on some tires. Not just Dunlops. A bead failure would be a real problem. __________________ The Infantry leads the way

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