The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24T009000·Announced 2024-08-20

Continental Recalls ProContact GX AO Tires Due to Belt Separation Risk

Continental is recalling specific ProContact GX AO tires because a design flaw may cause excessive heat buildup and belt separation, increasing crash risk.

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 (tire belt separation) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC is recalling certain ProContact GX AO tires, size 255/35R19. The recall is due to a design defect that may cause excessive heat buildup in the tire, which can result in belt separation.

Belt separation can lead to a sudden loss of tire air pressure and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2024. Owners may contact Continental customer service at 1-888-799-2168 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
146,568

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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