The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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