The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21T001000·Announced 2021-02-15

Continental Recalls Tires Cured Too Long During Production

Continental Tire is recalling certain Continental, General, and Barum brand tires cured too long during production. This defect may cause sudden air loss or tread loss, increasing 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 (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, General, and Barum brand tires sold as original or replacement equipment. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

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. Various vehicle manufacturers will conduct recalls for vehicles equipped with these tires at the time of purchase. The tires will be inspected to verify if they are affected and replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 5, 2021. 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
93,959

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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