The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18T006000·Announced 2018-05-16

Continental Recalls Specific Tires Due to Visible Cords and Crash Risk

Continental Tire is recalling specific Conti Hybrid HS3 tires because visible cords may cause sudden air loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 (tires) where the consequence is a sudden loss of air increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC. is recalling certain Conti Hybrid HS3 tires, size 11R22.5 Load Range G, with tire identification numbers (TIN) A33TKWUX and DOT date codes of 0918 through 1118. The defect involves cords that may be visible through the innerliner of the tire.

Tires with visible cords through the innerliner may experience a sudden loss of air, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 655 units.

Continental Tire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Continental Tire 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
655

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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