The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20T018000·Announced 2020-09-24

Continental and General Tires Recalled for Sidewall Breaks and Loss of Control

Continental Tire is recalling specific Continental and General brand tires that were over-cured. The defect may cause sudden air loss or tread loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 (tire over-curing) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC. is recalling certain Continental and General brand tires sold as original or replacement equipment. The affected tires include specific models such as ProContact TX, CrossContact LX Sport, Reliatrek, Altimax RT43, and Grabber series, identified by specific DOT codes and mold numbers listed in the official recall notice.

The defect involves tires that were cured for a time beyond specification limits. Over-cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss, or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Continental Tire will notify owners who purchased the tires as replacement equipment, while various vehicle manufacturers will conduct recalls to cover the original equipment tires. The tires will be inspected to verify if they are affected and replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2020. 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
11,728

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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