CONTINENTAL TIRE SIZE 315/80R22.5 HSR1 FOR USE ON INNER-CITY TOURING COACHES PRODUCED BETWEEN AUGUST
— Recall Campaign #02T011000
CONTINENTAL TIRE SIZE 315/80R22.5 HSR1 FOR USE ON INNER-CITY TOURING COACHES PRODUCED BETWEEN AUGUST 26, 2001, AND JUNE 22, 2002. THESE TIRES, UNDER HIGH SPEED, HIGH LOAD, AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPATURES, CAN EXPERIENCE PORTIONS OF THE TREAD RIB RUBBER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE CARCASS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,505 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
02T011000
| Manufacturer: | Continental Tire the Americas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 19, 2002 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 02T011000 |
| Units affected: | 3,505 |
- Description:
- CONTINENTAL TIRE SIZE 315/80R22.5 HSR1 FOR USE ON INNER-CITY TOURING COACHES PRODUCED BETWEEN AUGUST 26, 2001, AND JUNE 22, 2002. THESE TIRES, UNDER HIGH SPEED, HIGH LOAD, AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPATURES, CAN EXPERIENCE PORTIONS OF THE TREAD RIB RUBBER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE CARCASS.
- Consequeces:
- UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- CTNA WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE SUBJECT TIRES WITH HSL ECO TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 2, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CTNA AT 704-583-8782.
- Notes:
- ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).