TIRE DISCRIPTION: CERTAIN TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 10-31-99 AND 11-9-99 WERE PRODUCED WITH A NON-SPECIFIED
— Recall Campaign #00T002000
TIRE DISCRIPTION: CERTAIN TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 10-31-99 AND 11-9-99 WERE PRODUCED WITH A NON-SPECIFIED RUBBER COMPOUND IN THE BELT AREA.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,109 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
00T002000
| Manufacturer: | Continental Tire the Americas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 28, 2000 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 00T002000 |
| Units affected: | 3,109 |
- Description:
- TIRE DISCRIPTION: CERTAIN TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 10-31-99 AND 11-9-99 WERE PRODUCED WITH A NON-SPECIFIED RUBBER COMPOUND IN THE BELT AREA.
- Consequeces:
- MANUFACTURED WITH THE WRONG RUBBER COMPOUND COULD CREATE RISK FOR POTENTIAL TIRE FAILURE.
- Corrective action:
- CONTINENTAL IS NOTIFYING DEALERS AND CONSUMERS TO BRING THEIR DEFECTIVE TIRES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED WITH AN IDENTICAL OR REASONABLE EQUIVALENT TIRE FREE OF CHARGE, INCLUDING MOUNTING AND BALANCE.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2000.PURCHASERS OF THESE TIRES SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER OR CALL CONTINENTAL AT 1-800-847-3349, TO REGISTER WITH THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE RECALL. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).