Campaign 22T-022

Tires may have been overcured during manufacturing

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Defect summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22T022000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 22T-022
MakeModelModel years
Continental4X4 ContactYear not stated
ContinentalPurecontact LSYear not stated
ContinentalTerraincontact H/TYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.