Continental Tire the Americas, LLC is recalling certain ContiScoot tires
— Recall Campaign #22T003000
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental Tire) is recalling certain ContiScoot tires. Cracks may develop in the tread grooves longer than 3/16 inch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars." Please refer to the 573 report for specific tire size information.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4,256 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22T003000
| Manufacturer: | Continental Tire the Americas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 17, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22T003000 |
| Units affected: | 4,256 |
- Description:
- Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental Tire) is recalling certain ContiScoot tires. Cracks may develop in the tread grooves longer than 3/16 inch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars." Please refer to the 573 report for specific tire size information.
- Consequeces:
- Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Continental Tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Continental Tire 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.