NHTSA Campaign 22T003000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Issued by Continental Tire the Americas, LLC · Reported Feb 17, 2022 · 4,256 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental Tire) is recalling certain ContiScoot tires. Cracks may develop in the tread grooves longer than 3/16 inch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars." Please refer to the 573 report for specific tire size information.
Consequence
Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Continental Tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Continental Tire customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL | CONTISCOOT | 4,256 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22T003000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.