Pirelli Tire is recalling 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, according to a safety defect filing made public today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
“Partial detachment of the tread layer and/or a sudden loss of air pressure may cause loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash,” Pirelli said in the required recall filing. Pirelli also said is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this safety defect in the U.S.
Tread Separation Warnings
- Excessive irregular wear on the central area of the tread may be visually detected.
- Localized tread deformation in the central area of the tread due to underlying separation may cause tire vibration potentially perceived while riding.
- Cracking at the groove base, potentially exposing the underlying metal cords, may be visually detected.
- Localized broken metal cords at the groove base may be visually detected.
Chronology
- 11 September 2024. Triumph Motorcycles UK informed Pirelli & C. SpA (Pirelli Tire LLC’s parent company) of a potential quality issue reported in the field and causing warranty reports in the European market.
- 12 September 2024. Compliance to FMVSS 139 and Pirelli’s internal validation tests were verified on the subject products; no anomalies were found. Historical factory traceability data showed no deviations.
- 23 September 2024. Pirelli initiated additional activities to define indoor test conditions in an effort to replicate the issues reported from the market.
- 26 September 2024. A review of available data did not reveal any claims in the U.S. market related to this condition.
- 1 October 2024. Based on the field claims reported from the markets outside the U.S. and the potential safety risk linked to the issue, Pirelli & C. SpA decided to initiate this recall campaign in affected markets. This decision was communicated to Pirelli Tire LLC on October 1, 2024.
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge as required by U.S. safety regulations. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 16 November 2024. Owners may contact Pirelli Customer Service at 1-800-747-3554. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov about NHTSA 24T011.
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Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Pirelli Recalls Triumph Motorcycle Tires for Tread Separation
Pirelli Tire is recalling 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, according to a safety defect filing made public today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
“Partial detachment of the tread layer and/or a sudden loss of air pressure may cause loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash,” Pirelli said in the required recall filing. Pirelli also said is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this safety defect in the U.S.
Tread Separation Warnings
Chronology
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge as required by U.S. safety regulations. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 16 November 2024. Owners may contact Pirelli Customer Service at 1-800-747-3554. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov about NHTSA 24T011.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.