Continental 4X4 Contact, Continental Purecontact LS, Continental Terraincontact H/t: Tires recall
NHTSA campaign 22T022000 · 2,937 units potentially affected · filed Dec 5, 2022
What's wrong
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental Tire) is recalling certain 4x4 Contact, size 255/55R19 111V XL, PureContact LS, size 215/60R16 95V, and TerrainContact H/T, size 255/55R20 107H tires. The tires may have been overcured during manufacturing.
Why it matters
Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or experience tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Continental Tire will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 12, 2023. Owners may contact Continental Tire's customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22T022000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- Continental Tire the Americas, Llc
- Component
- TIRES:SIDEWALL
- Units affected
- 2,937
- Report received
- Dec 5, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jan 18, 2023
- Type
- Tires
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