Continental Tire the Americas, LLC is recalling certain Crosscontact LX20 tires
— Recall Campaign #16T016000
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental) is recalling certain Crosscontact LX20 tires, size P275/55R20 111S, manufactured May 3, 2015, to May 9, 2015. The tires, sold as replacement tires as well as original equipment on certain General Motors full size trucks and SUVs, may have insufficient adhesion within the belt package, resulting in tread wear, vibration, noise, or bulging areas on the tire.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 14,567 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16T016000
| Manufacturer: | Continental Tire the Americas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 05, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16T016000 |
| Units affected: | 14,567 |
- Description:
- Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental) is recalling certain Crosscontact LX20 tires, size P275/55R20 111S, manufactured May 3, 2015, to May 9, 2015. The tires, sold as replacement tires as well as original equipment on certain General Motors full size trucks and SUVs, may have insufficient adhesion within the belt package, resulting in tread wear, vibration, noise, or bulging areas on the tire.
- Consequeces:
- The insufficient adhesion can cause partial or full tread/belt loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Continental will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Continental 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.safercar.gov.