The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18T012000·Announced 2018-09-11

Continental Tire Recalls Specific HS3 Tires Due to Cords Visible Through Innerliner

Continental Tire is recalling specific Conti Hybrid HS3 tires because visible cords through the innerliner can cause sudden air loss and loss of vehicle control.

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 defect can cause sudden air loss and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC is recalling certain Conti Hybrid HS3 tires, size 11R22.5 LI 146/143, Load Range H with DOT codes A33TKWUY 0818 through A33TKWUY 1318. The recall addresses tires that may have cords visible through the innerliner.

Tires with cords visible through the innerliner can experience sudden air loss, which can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Continental Tire will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement tires free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2018. Owners may contact Continental customer service at 1-800-726-7113 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
1,990

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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