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SevereNHTSA·25T013000·Announced 2025-07-15

Continental Recalls General Tire Altimax RT45 Tires Due to Sidewall Defect

Continental Tire is recalling 542 General Tire Altimax RT45 tires that may have been overcured, posing a risk of tread separation or sidewall breakage.

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 sidewall breakage) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) is recalling 542 General Tire Altimax RT45 tires, size 235/60R18. The recall addresses tires that may have been overcured during the manufacturing process.

Overcured tires may experience tread separation or break at the sidewall. This defect can cause a sudden loss of air, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2025. Owners may contact CTA customer service at 1-888-799-2168 for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
542

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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