The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17T002000·Announced 2017-01-20

Continental Recalls General Tire Grabber Light Truck Tires for Tread Separation Risk

Continental is recalling specific General Tire Grabber light truck tires due to a defect that may cause tread separation, increasing the risk of 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 structural vehicle defect (tread separation) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, aligning with 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 General Tire Grabber light truck tires, size 33x12.50R18 LT 118Q, Load Range E. The affected tires were manufactured between May 3, 2015, and May 16, 2015, and carry DOT week codes 1815 and 1915.

These replacement tires may have a lack of adhesion within the belt package. This defect can cause tread wear, tread bulging, and possible tread separation. Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.

The recall began on February 3, 2017. 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:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
325

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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