NHTSA Campaign 22T022000
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Issued by Continental Tire the Americas, LLC · Reported Dec 5, 2022 · 2,937 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental Tire) is recalling certain 4x4 Contact, size 255/55R19 111V XL, PureContact LS, size 215/60R16 95V, and TerrainContact H/T, size 255/55R20 107H tires. The tires may have been overcured during manufacturing.
Consequence
Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or experience tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Continental Tire will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 12, 2023. Owners may contact Continental Tire's customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL | 4X4 CONTACT | 2,937 | |
| CONTINENTAL | PURECONTACT LS | 2,937 | |
| CONTINENTAL | TERRAINCONTACT H/T | 2,937 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22T022000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.