TIRE DESCRIPTION: SIZE LT225/75R16 M+S, APACHE ALL SEASON, SERIAL NOS
— Recall Campaign #97T003000
TIRE DESCRIPTION: SIZE LT225/75R16 M+S, APACHE ALL SEASON, SERIAL NOS. AD1L9KN057, AD1L9KNO67 OR AD1L9KN077. A SOFT SPOT ALONG THE LOWER SIDEWALL CAN AFFECT THE LONG TERM SERVICE LIFE OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE MAY DISPLAY SPORADIC SURFACE CRACKING IN THE AREA AFFECTED WHICH CAN EXTEND AROUND THE LOWER SIDEWALL. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 404 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
97T003000
| Manufacturer: | Continental Tire the Americas, LLC |
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| Recall date: | April 15, 1997 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 97T003000 |
| Units affected: | 404 |
- Description:
- TIRE DESCRIPTION: SIZE LT225/75R16 M+S, APACHE ALL SEASON, SERIAL NOS. AD1L9KN057, AD1L9KNO67 OR AD1L9KN077. A SOFT SPOT ALONG THE LOWER SIDEWALL CAN AFFECT THE LONG TERM SERVICE LIFE OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE MAY DISPLAY SPORADIC SURFACE CRACKING IN THE AREA AFFECTED WHICH CAN EXTEND AROUND THE LOWER SIDEWALL. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE LONG TERM SERVICE LIFE OF THE TIRE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH A TIRE OF THE SAME TYPE OR COMPARABLE CONTINENTAL GENEAL TIRE.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 29, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TIRES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE REPLACEMENT TIRE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CONTINENTAL GENERAL AT 1-800-847-3349.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.