The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13T001000·Announced 2013-01-23

Continental Recalls ContiMotion Motorcycle Tires Due to Wear and Cracking

Continental Tire is recalling specific ContiMotion motorcycle tires due to defects that may cause loss of inflation pressure and loss of control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire failure) that could lead to loss of control and a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC. is recalling certain ContiMotion motorcycle tires, size 180/60R16 M/C 74H, produced from December 19, 2010, through September 24, 2011. These tires were sold as replacement equipment for Honda GoldWing 1800 motorcycles.

The recall addresses a defect where some tires may experience uneven wear, groove cracking, and belt lift. This condition could result in a loss of inflation pressure. A loss of inflation pressure while riding could cause the motorcycle operator to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall began on February 20, 2013. Continental Tire will notify owners and reimburse customers for the affected tires. Owners may contact Continental Tire customer service toll-free 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.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES recall
Manufacturer
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
1,317

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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