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HighNHTSA·24T008000·Announced 2024-08-20

Continental Recalls HDL2 DL+ Tires Due to Belt Separation Risk

Continental is recalling specific HDL2 DL+ tires because an incorrect rubber compound may cause the steel belt to separate, potentially leading to a loss of vehicle control.

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 tire defect that can lead to loss of vehicle control and crashes, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC is recalling certain HDL2 DL+ tires, size 11R24.5. The recall addresses a defect where an incorrect rubber compound may cause the steel belt edge to separate from the shoulder.

This separation could extend into the sidewall, causing a sudden loss of tire air pressure and a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or report any injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 27, 2024. 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:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
462

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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