TIRE DESCRIPTION: S380A 295/75R22.5 LR G TIRES MANUFACTURED DURING THE 48TH WEEK OF 1998
— Recall Campaign #99T008000
TIRE DESCRIPTION: S380A 295/75R22.5 LR G TIRES MANUFACTURED DURING THE 48TH WEEK OF 1998 (DECEMBER 1998) THROUGH THE 8TH WEEK OF 1999 (FEBRUARY 1999); SERIAL NOS. A3371E5488 THROUGH A3371E5089. THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN OVERCURED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4,750 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
99T008000
| Manufacturer: | Continental Tire the Americas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 28, 1999 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 99T008000 |
| Units affected: | 4,750 |
- Description:
- TIRE DESCRIPTION: S380A 295/75R22.5 LR G TIRES MANUFACTURED DURING THE 48TH WEEK OF 1998 (DECEMBER 1998) THROUGH THE 8TH WEEK OF 1999 (FEBRUARY 1999); SERIAL NOS. A3371E5488 THROUGH A3371E5089. THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN OVERCURED.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL EXCHANGE THE TIRE FOR AN IDENTICAL OR REASONABLEY EQUIVALENT TIRE.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 1999.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 CONTINENTAL GENERAL AT 1-800-726-7113.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).