The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15T014000·Announced 2015-07-17

Continental ContiProContact Tires Recalled for Bead Air Leak Defect

Continental is recalling specific ContiProContact tires manufactured in early 2015 because a manufacturing error may cause air leaks from the bead area, increasing the risk of sudden tire failure and a crash.

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 risk-of-harm product (tire failure leading to crash) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC is recalling certain ContiProContact tires, size 225/45R17 91H, that were manufactured between February 22, 2015, and May 16, 2015. The recall involves 4,884 units of these aftermarket replacement tires.

Due to a manufacturing error, these tires may leak air from the bead area. A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

The recall began on July 31, 2015. Continental will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. Owners may contact Continental customer service at 1-888-799-2168 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:BEAD recall
Manufacturer
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
4,884

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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