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SevereNHTSA·16T016000·Announced 2016-10-05

Continental Recalls Crosscontact LX20 Tires Due to Tread Loss Risk

Continental is recalling specific Crosscontact LX20 tires due to insufficient adhesion that can cause tread loss and increase crash risk.

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 (insufficient adhesion in the tire belt package) that can lead to partial or full tread/belt loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC is recalling certain Crosscontact LX20 tires, size P275/55R20 111S, manufactured between May 3, 2015, and May 9, 2015. These tires were sold as replacement tires and as original equipment on certain General Motors full-size trucks and SUVs.

The recall addresses a defect where the tires may have insufficient adhesion within the belt package. This issue can result in tread wear, vibration, noise, or bulging areas on the tire. The insufficient adhesion can cause partial or full tread/belt loss, which increases the risk of a crash.

Continental will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2016. 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:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
14,567

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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