NHTSA Campaign 02X002000
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Issued by CONTINENTAL TIRE · Reported Sep 9, 2002 · 7,542 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CONTINENTAL VANCO 8 LOAD RANGE D, SIZE 215/65R16 C TIRES FOR USE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN WINNEBAGO MODEL VISTA, SUNSTAR, OR RIALTA RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. SOME TIRES MOUNTED ON THE REAR OF THESE VEHICLES MAY SHOW A COSMETIC CONDITION KNOWN AS WEATHER CRACKING.
Consequence
THE WEATHER CRACKING IS COSMETIC IN NATURE AND WILL NOT AFFECT THE SAFE PERFORMANCE OF THE TIRE.
Remedy
CTNA IS CONDUCTING A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS OF THE SUBJECT TIRES SHOULD CALL CTNA CONSUMER RELATIONS AT 800-685-7651. THIS CAMPAIGN IS NOT CONSIDERED A SAFETY RECALL BY THE AGENCY.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL | 21565R16 C | 7,542 | |
| VANCO 8 | 21565R16 C | 7,542 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 02X002000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.