The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14T012000·Announced 2014-10-08

Continental Tires Recalled for Potential Deformation and Sudden Failure

Continental is recalling specific ProContact GX SSR MOE tires used on 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles due to potential deformation during curing that could cause sudden tire failure.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire deformation) that could cause sudden failure and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) is recalling approximately 5,993 ProContact GX SSR MOE tires, size 225/45R18 95H XL. These tires were manufactured between June 22, 2014, and July 28, 2014, and are used for front axle fitment on 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles.

The affected tires may have been deformed during the curing process, which could cause the tire tread to appear distorted when inflated. A tire that was deformed during this process may suddenly fail during use, increasing the risk of a crash.

CTA has notified owners, and tire dealers or Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2014. Owners may contact CTA customer service at 1-888-799-2168 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES recall
Manufacturer
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
5,993

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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